Sakkie Sauermann
# Sakkie Sauermann

Johannes Theodorus 'Sakkie' Sauermann (16 November 1944 – 13 June 2014) was a South African rugby union player.

## Biography

Sauermann played for Transvaal in the South African provincial competitions and was a member of the Transvaal side that defeated Eastern Transvaal to win the 1972 Currie Cup. The previous year he scored the equalizing try, enabling Transvaal to share the 1971 title with Northern Transvaal.

Sauermann played five test matches and six tour matches for the Springboks. His debut was in 1972 against France. He played two test matches against France and one each against, Australia, England and the British Lions.

### Test history

| No. | Opponents | Results (SA 1st) | Position | Dates | Venue |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1. | France | 22–9 | Loosehead prop | 12 June 1971 | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein |
| 2. | France | 8–8 | Loosehead prop | 19 June 1971 | Kings Park, Durban |
| 3. | Australia | 19–11 | Loosehead prop | 17 July 1971 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| 4. | England | 9–18 | Tighthead prop | 3 June 1972 | Ellis Park, Johannesburg |
| 5. | British Lions | 3–12 | Loosehead prop | 8 June 1974 | Newlands, Cape Town |
