Springbok no. 658 · Flank
Andrew Aitken
Andrew Douglas Aitken · WP
7Tests
0Tries
1Tours
29Age at debut
Test career
19971998
First test
22 Nov 1997, age 29 · Reserve v France, Parc des Princes, Paris
Last test
22 Aug 1998, age 30 · Reserve v Australia, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Andrew Aitken was a skilful, intelligent loose forward who never lost in seven Tests in 1997 and 1998. Born in Durban on 10 June 1968 and educated at Durban High School, he played for Western Province. He was smaller than most back-row forwards but made up for it with technique, handling and awareness.
Test history
7 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 1997 |  France | Parc des Princes, Paris | Reserve | W 52–10 | WP |
| 29 Nov 1997 |  England | Twickenham, London | Flank | W 29–11 | WP |
| 20 Jun 1998 |  Ireland | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Reserve | W 33–0 | WP |
| 27 Jun 1998 |  Wales | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Reserve | W 96–13 | WP |
| 25 Jul 1998 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Flank | W 13–3 | WP |
| 15 Aug 1998 | New Zealand | Kings Park, Durban | Reserve | W 24–23 | WP |
| 22 Aug 1998 |  Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Reserve | W 29–15 | WP |