John Villet

For the South African cricketer, see John Villet (cricketer).

John Villiers Villet (born 3 November 1954 in Ceres, Western Cape) is a former South African rugby union player.^[1]

John Villet

Birth name	John Villiers Villet
Date of birth	(1954-11-03) 3 November 1954 (age 70)
Place of birth	Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	86 kg (190 lb)
School	Bellville High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Bellville RFC, Maties () Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1977–1984 Western Province 45 (40) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1984 South Africa 2

Playing career

Villet made his provincial debut for Western Province in 1977. He however, only became a regular member of the Western Province team during the 1982 season as he and centres like Peter Whipp, Willie du Plessis, Colin Beck and others, were vying for places in the team. In 1982 Villet and Du Plessis formed a more regular partnership and were they part of the successful Currie Cup winning team.^[2]

Villet made his debut for South Africa, replacing Du Plessis (who retired at the end of 1982) as Danie Gerber's centre partner, against the touring England team on 2 June 1984 at the Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth. He also played in the second test against the English, but then suffered a serious knee injury, effectively stopping him from playing any further test matches.^[3][4]

See also

• List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 532