Springbok no. 95 · Inside Centre
Boy de Villiers
Hendrik Alexander de Villiers · WP
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
1906
First test
17 Nov 1906, age 22 · Inside Centre v Scotland, Hampden Park, Glasgow
Last test
8 Dec 1906, age 22 · Inside Centre v England, Crystal Palace, London
Biography
Boy de Villiers was the inside centre in the famous 1906–07 back line alongside Japie Krige and Bob Loubser. Born in Paarl on 1 May 1884 and educated at Paarl Gimnasium and Paul Roos Gymnasium, he played for Stellenbosch and Western Province.
He played three Tests on the tour, against Scotland, Wales and England. He later coached at the University of Cape Town. He died on 9 November 1944.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 1906 |  Scotland | Hampden Park, Glasgow | Inside Centre | L 0–6 | WP |
| 01 Dec 1906 |  Wales | St. Helens, Swansea | Inside Centre | W 11–0 | WP |
| 08 Dec 1906 |  England | Crystal Palace, London | Inside Centre | D 3–3 | WP |