This Day in History: March 15, 1974
Additional Date: March 15, 1974
Percival Colin Montgomery was born in Walvis Bay, Windhoek (now known as Namibia). He is a retired Springbok and Rugby Union player. Montgomery became the first Springbok to score 800 test points and at one time, was the most capped Springbok player in the country. He was also the first player to earn a hundred caps.
Montgomery announced his retirement from international test rugby in 2008 and has been working as kicking coach for the Springboks since 2009.