Springbok no. 60 · Forward
Paul de Waal
Paul de Waal · WP
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
1896
First test
5 Sep 1896, age 21 · Forward v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Paul de Waal played as a forward in the fourth Test against the 1896 British Isles side at Newlands, the 5–0 win that was South Africa’s first Test victory. It was his only cap. Born in Stellenbosch on 2 June 1875 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he represented Western Province. He died on 18 May 1945.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep 1896 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Forward | W 5–0 | WP |