Springbok no. 480 · Inside Centre
Ian Robertson
Ian William Robertson · Rhodesia
5Tests
0Tries
1Tours
24Age at debut
Test career
197419751976
First test
23 Nov 1974, age 24 · Inside Centre v France, Stade Municipal, Toulouse
Last test
18 Sep 1976, age 26 · Full Back v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Ian Robertson was a gifted, determined Rhodesian back who played five Tests between 1974 and 1976. Born in Salisbury on 28 April 1950 and educated at Prince Edward School, he made his debut in the 13–4 win over France in Toulouse and dropped a goal in the 16–7 win over New Zealand in 1976. A serious injury in 1979 ended his career. He died on 24 August 2015.
Test history
5 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 1974 |  France | Stade Municipal, Toulouse | Inside Centre | W 13–4 | Rhodesia |
| 30 Nov 1974 | France | Parc des Princes, Paris | Inside Centre | W 10–8 | Rhodesia |
| 24 Jul 1976 |  New Zealand | Kings Park, Durban | Full Back | W 16–7 | Rhodesia |
| 14 Aug 1976 | New Zealand | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Inside Centre | L 9–15 | Rhodesia |
| 18 Sep 1976 | New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Full Back | W 15–14 | Rhodesia |