Springbok no. 56 · Forward
Danie Theunissen
Daniël Johannes Theunissen · Griquas
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1896
First test
29 Aug 1896, age 27 · Forward v Britain, Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley
Biography
Danie Theunissen played as a forward in the third Test against the 1896 British Isles side in Kimberley, his only Test. Born in Somerset West on 12 July 1869 and educated at Hottentots-Holland, he represented Griqualand West. He died on 19 March 1964, aged 94.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1896 |  Britain | Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley | Forward | L 3–9 | Griquas |