Desmond Charles van JaarsveldtMBE[1] (born 31 March 1929) is a Rhodesian-born South African retired rugby union player[2] and former captain of the Springboks.[3] He was nicknamed the "Bald Eagle" due to his pace on the wing and bald head.[4] He became the first Rhodesian to captain South Africa.[5] Upon retiring from playing, he acted as a coach and administrator for Rhodesian rugby during the transition of the country into Zimbabwe.
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