Charles du Plessis Meyer

Charlie Meyer by Doc Craven

Charlie was the all-round halfback who could play anywhere in the three-quarter line. Mr Markotter told me once that he was such a versatile player that he could have made the grade any day in any Springbok side he had ever seen. Over and above, he was a charming personality.

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Charlie Meyer
Full names: Charles du Plessis
Date of birth: 14 Jan 1897
Place of birth: Harrismith
School: Paul Roos Gymnasium
Springbok no: 159
Debut test province: Western Province
Physical: 1.73m, 79.4kg
Date of death: 31 May 1980 (Age 83)

Test summary: Tests: 3 Tries: 0
First Test: 13 Aug 1921 Age:24 Outside Centre against New Zealand at Carisbrook, Dunedin
Last Test: 17 Sep 1921 Age:24 Inside Centre against New Zealand at Athletic Park, Wellington

Test history:
Date Age Position Opponent Result Score Venue Prov
13 Aug 1921 24 Outside Centre New Zealand Lose: 5-13 Carisbrook, Dunedin WP
27 Aug 1921 24 Flyhalf New Zealand Win: 9-5 Eden Park, Auckland WP
17 Sep 1921 24 Inside Centre New Zealand Draw: 0-0 Athletic Park, Wellington WP

Charlie Meyer : Doc Craven
Charlie was the all-round halfback who could play anywhere in the three-quarter line. Mr Markotter told me once that he was such a versatile player that he could have made the grade any day in any Springbok side he had ever seen. Over and above, he was a charming personality.