The five oldest Springbok test players

Deon Fourie will become the oldest Springbok test player this Saturday when he plays the All Blacks and taking the top spot from Victor Matfield. Fourie, who currently sits at 6th on the list following his RWC2023 Final game will be 39 years and 338 days old when he runs onto the field in Cape Town. Here are the top five oldest Springbok test players.

1. Victor Matfield v Argentina (2015) | 38 years 172 Days
2. Schalk Brits v Canada (2019) | 38 years 145 Days
3. Duane Vermeulen v All Blacks (2023) | 37 Years 117 Days
4. Morne Steyn v Argentina (2021) | 37 Years 34 Days
5. Johan Ackermann v Australia (2007) | 37 Years 34 Days

As mentioned, Deon Fourie is currently sixth on the list facing the All Blacks in 2023 at 37 Years and 33 Days old.