Richard Prentis

Richard Basil Prentis (born 27 February 1947) is a former South African rugby union player.

Playing career

Prentis played for Transvaal during his provincial career, which began in 1974. He made his international debut for the Springboks against the visiting South American Jaguars team on 26 April 1980. In 1980, he played in all four tests against the Lions and followed it with tests against the South American Jaguars, France and in 1981, Ireland.

During the 1980 Springbok tour to South America, Prentis played in four tour matched and also captained the side against a Paraguay Invitation XV in Asunción. He played in 11 test matches for the Springboks.

Test history

No. Opposition Result(SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue1. 24px South American Jaguars 24–9 Loosehead prop 26 Apr 1980 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg2. 24px South American Jaguars 18–9 Loosehead prop 3 May 1980 Kings Park Stadium, Durban3. 26–22 Loosehead prop 31 May 1980 Newlands, Cape Town4. British Lions 26–19 Loosehead prop 14 Jun 1980 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein5. British Lions 12–10 Loosehead prop 28 Jun 1980 Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth6. British Lions 13–17 Loosehead prop 12 Jul 1980 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria7. 24px South American Jaguars 22–13 Loosehead prop 18 Oct 1980 Wanderers Club, Montevideo8. 24px South American Jaguars 30–16 Loosehead prop 25 Oct 1980 Prince of Wales Country Club, Santiago9. 37–15 Loosehead prop 8 Nov 1980 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria10. 23–15 Loosehead prop 30 May 1981 Newlands, Cape Town11. Ireland 12–10 Loosehead prop 6 Jun 1981 Kings Park Stadium, Durban