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He became the first Rhodesian to captain South Africa. Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok, has died. Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok and Springbok captain, passed away at the age of 96. Here's how old he is. Van Jaarsveldt played in one Test match for South Africa, Van Jaarsveldt, who made more than 60 provincial appearances for Rhodesia from 1947 to 1962 and captained them in the Currie Cup, remained Tributes have been pouring in after the passing of former Springbok captain Des van Jaarsveldt, who died on Monday at the age of 96. Though he Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok and Springbok captain, has passed away at the age of 96 and 112 days. He was 96. Former Springbok captain Des van Jaarsveldt died at the age of 96 and 112 days, making way for a new oldest living Springbok, who is currently 89 Des van Jaarsveldt has the honour of being the oldest living Springbok according to the history books. Upon retiring from playing, he acted as a coach and administrator for Rhodesia Des van Jaarsveldt, oud-Springbokkaptein en Suid-Afrika se oudste lewende Springbok, is Maandag in die ouderdom van 96 dood, het die At just 18, van Jaarsveldt made his Currie Cup debut against Northern Transvaal, scoring all of his team’s points in a display of raw Van Jaarsveldt, who made more than 60 provincial appearances for Rhodesia from 1947 to 1962 and captained them in the Currie Cup, remained The oldest living Springbok rugby player, Des van Jaarsveldt, has died, at the age of 96. SA Rugby Des van Jaarsveldt, who was the oldest living Springbok, died at the age of 96 on Monday. This was because Van Jaarsveldt believed it was due to Afrikaner Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok and Springbok captain, has passed away at the age of 96 and 112 days. 💚 Des van Jaarsveldt, the oldest living Springbok and Springbok captain, passed away at the age of 96. Van Jaarsveldt played one Test, in which he was also the captain, in Desmond Charles van Jaarsveldt MBE (born 31 March 1929) is a Rhodesian-born South African retired rugby union player and former captain of the Springboks. . This morning, we bid farewell to a legend. Though he Happy birthday! Milton Junior School Desmond Charles van Jaarsveldt Desmond Charles van Jaarsveldt was born in Bulawayo on 31 March 1929, was educated at Milton Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok captain and flanker Des van Jaarsveldt, who passed away earlier on NEWS: SA Rugby president Mark Alexander paid tribute to former Springbok captain and flanker Des van Jaarsveldt, who passed away on In sad news that came to light on Monday, SA Rugby paid tribute to former Springbok captain and flanker Des van Jaarsveldt, who passed away This morning, we bid farewell to a legend. He was nicknamed the "Bald Eagle" due to his pace on the wing and bald head. In his only Test, Van Jaarsveldt captained the Springboks This morning, we bid farewell to a legend. Explore the legacy of Des van Jaarsveldt in South African rugby, highlighting his contributions and the cultural significance of mentorship in sports. He was nicknamed the "Bald Eagle" due to Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok captain and flanker Des van Jaarsveldt, who passed away earlier on Former Springbok captain Des van Jaarsveldt has passed away at the age of 96 and 112 days, making way for a new oldest living Springbok who currently 89 years. Desmond Charles van Jaarsveldt MBE (31 March 1929 – 21 July 2025) was a Southern Rhodesian-born South African rugby union player and captain of the Springboks. Though he wore the green and gold in just one Test Van Jaarsveldt attended trials for selection for the South African national team in 1951 and 1956 but was not selected on either occasion.

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