About Pat Lyster
Lived 1913 – 2002 (aged 89). Pat Lyster was a South African military personnel and rugby union player.
Patrick Joseph Lyster (31 May 1913 – 25 July 2002) was a South African international rugby union player.
Biography Born in Durban, Lyster attended school at Kimberley's Christian Brothers' College and as a 15 year old won the national junior 100 yards championship. He was still a teenager when he first played rugby for Natal.
Lyster, a three–quarter, was known for his swift movement and competed occasionally for the Springboks in the 1930s, gaining three caps. He debuted during their five match home series against the 1933 Wallabies, playing the Test matches in Durban and Bloemfontein, both on a wing. He toured with the 1937 Springboks to New Zealand and made his only international appearance in the opening Test at Athletic Park in Wellington.
Lyster's nephews, Dugald and Donald, were international rugby players for the Springboks and Scotland respectively.
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Who was Pat Lyster?
South African rugby union player
When was Pat Lyster born?
Pat Lyster was born on 31 May 1913.
When did Pat Lyster die?
Pat Lyster died on 25 July 2002.
What was Pat Lyster's occupation?
Pat Lyster was a military personnel and rugby union player.
What nationality was Pat Lyster?
Pat Lyster was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Lyster. https://biography.guide/pat-lyster/
MLA: "Pat Lyster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-lyster/.
Chicago: "Pat Lyster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pat-lyster/.
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