About Jan Stegmann
Lived 1887 – 1984 (aged 97). Jan Stegmann was a South African rugby union player.
Johannes Augustus Stegmann (21 June 1887 – 7 December 1984) was a South African rugby union player.
Biography Stegmann was the ninth born of 13 siblings, which included Springbok Anton. He hailed from Bedford.
A strong–running winger, Stegmann played for Stellenbosch and Johannesburg club Digger. He was a Transvaal representative player when he gained his Springboks call up in 1912, for a tour of Great Britain, Ireland and France. The Springboks won all five international matches, with Stegmann contributing two tries against Scotland, followed a week later by a hat–trick against Ireland at Lansdowne Road. He featured in each of the five internationals.
Stegmann subsequently studied dentistry at the University of Edinburgh and represented Scotland in athletics.
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Who was Jan Stegmann?
rugby union player (1887–1984)
When was Jan Stegmann born?
Jan Stegmann was born on 21 June 1887 in South Africa.
When did Jan Stegmann die?
Jan Stegmann died on 7 December 1984 in Bloemfontein.
What was Jan Stegmann's occupation?
Jan Stegmann was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jan Stegmann?
Jan Stegmann was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Stegmann. https://biography.guide/jan-stegmann/
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