He played twice for Transvaal in 1936–37 and once in 1939–40, batting in the middle order and opening the bowling.

He played no first-class matches in 1949–50, but returned in 1950–51 and displayed the best form of his career, taking 33 wickets at 14.66[4] and helping Transvaal to victory in the Currie Cup.

He began the season with 5 for 35 and 2 for 27 in an innings victory over Rhodesia and also took 5 for 34 and 2 for 66 against Western Province and his best figures of 7 for 54 and 2 for 10 against Natal.

[6] Opening the bowling with Cuan McCarthy, he headed South Africa's Test bowling averages, taking 21 wickets at an average of 27.47, but couldn't prevent England taking the series 3–1.

He retired following the series, becoming a national selector and serving two terms as President of the South African Cricket Association.