About Ben du Toit
Lived 1912 – 1989 (aged 76). Ben du Toit was a South African rugby union player.
Barend Abraham du Toit (10 November 1912 – 25 January 1989) was a South African international rugby union player.
Born in Malmesbury, du Toit was educated at Paarl Boys' High School and Stellenbosch University.
Originally a scrum–half, du Toit was developed into a flanker by Stellenbosch coach Oubaas Mark and was a member of the Springboks squad for their 1937 tour of Australasia, suffering a spinal injury against New South Wales which sidelined him for much of the New Zealand leg. Despite receiving advice that he risked paralysis, du Toit returned to the field for a tour match at Blenheim and also featured in their win over Ranfurly Shield holders Southland.
In 1938, du Toit was capped in three home Test matches against the British Lions.
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Who was Ben du Toit?
South African rugby union player
When was Ben du Toit born?
Ben du Toit was born on 10 November 1912.
When did Ben du Toit die?
Ben du Toit died on 25 January 1989.
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Ben du Toit was a rugby union player.
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Ben du Toit was South African.
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