Test history
| No. | Opponents | Results (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  France | 5–9 | Centre | 16 Aug 1958 | Ellis Park, Johannesburg |
| Birth name | Joseph Kaminer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 25 January 1934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Warmbad, (now Bela-Bela), South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 3 August 2021 (aged 87) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Pietersburg High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joe Kaminer (25 January 1934 – 3 August 2021) [1] was a South African rugby union player.
Kaminer, who is Jewish, [2] [3] [4] was born in Warmbad and schooled in Pietersburg. He played a single test for the Boks, making his debut on 16 Aug 1958, with the Boks losing against France at Ellis Park. [2] Kaminer played for Wits and Transvaal.
| No. | Opponents | Results (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | France | 5–9 | Centre | 16 Aug 1958 | Ellis Park, Johannesburg |
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