Springbok no. 524 · Outside Centre
Colin Beck
Jacobus Johannes Beck · WP
3Tests
1Tries
1Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
1981
First test
29 Aug 1981, age 22 · Reserve v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Last test
25 Sep 1981, age 22 · Outside Centre v USA, Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, NY
Biography
Colin Beck was a talented, versatile back who played three Tests on the 1981 tour of New Zealand and the USA, all wins, and scored a try against the USA. Born in Strand on 27 March 1959, he played for Western Province. A serious knee injury held back his career.
Test history
3 tests · 4 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1981 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Reserve | W 24–12 | WP |
| 12 Sep 1981 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Reserve | L 22–25 | WP |
| 25 Sep 1981 |  USA | Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, NY | Outside Centre | W 38–7 | WP |