Springbok no. 485 · Reserve
André Bestbier
André Bestbier · Cheetahs
1Tests
0Tries
1Tours
28Age at debut
Test career
1974
First test
30 Nov 1974, age 28 · Reserve v France, Parc des Princes, Paris
Biography
André Bestbier won his only cap as a replacement in the 10–8 win over France in Paris in 1974. Born in Potchefstroom on 31 March 1946, he was a small, tough Orange Free State hooker. He went on to a long career in the army, rising to brigadier-general. He died on 8 August 2021.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 1974 |  France | Parc des Princes, Paris | Reserve | W 10–8 | Cheetahs |