Shaun Povey

Shaun Albert Povey (born 9 August 1954 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

Shaun Povey
Birth nameShaun Albert Povey
Date of birth (1954-08-09) 9 August 1954
Place of birthPort Elizabeth, South Africa
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
SchoolGrey High School, Port Elizabeth
UniversityUniversity of Port Elizabeth, Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
University of Port Elizabeth
Stellenbosch University		 ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1977–1987 Western Province 103 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981 South Africa

Playing career

Povey represented the Eastern Province Schools team at the 1972 annual Craven Week tournament in Potchefstroom. After school, Povey did his national service in Oudtshoorn and was selected to represent the South Western Districts under–20 side. In 1973, he spent the year at the University of Port Elizabeth, after which he moved to Stellenbosch University. He made his provincial debut for Western Province in 1977 and represented Western Province in their five winning Currie Cup finals, in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986.[2]

Povey toured with the Springboks to New Zealand and the USA in 1981 as a replacement for Willie Kahts. He did not play in any test matches on tour, but played in two tour matches for the Springboks.[3]

See also

References
  1. Van Rooyen, Quintus (1988). S. A. Rugby Writers Annual. S. A. Rugby Writers' Society. p. 73. ISBN 0620117222.
  2. Van der Merwe, F. J. G. (Floris J. G.), 1951- (2007). Matieland is rugbyland, 1980-2006. Stellenbosch: SUN Press. p. 130. ISBN 9781920109790. OCLC 190836768.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Greyvenstein, Chris. (1995). Springbok rugby : an illustrated history : the proud story of South African rugby from 1891 to the 1995 World Cup. Cape Town: Sable Media. p. 218. ISBN 0958406227. OCLC 35978057.
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