Shaun Povey

Shaun Albert Povey (born 9 August 1954) is a former South African rugby union player.^[1]

Shaun Povey

Birth name	Shaun Albert Povey
Date of birth	(1954-08-09)9 August 1954
Place of birth	Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	94 kg (207 lb)
School	Grey High School, Port Elizabeth
University	University of Port Elizabeth, Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1973 UPE () 1974–1984 Maties () 1985–1987 Gardens–Tech RFC () Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1977–1987 Western Province 103 (20) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1981 South Africa (tour) 2 (0)

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

• List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 531