Ballie Wahl
Johannes Joubert Wahl was a scrum-half rugby union player for South Africa's Springboks.Upbringing
Wahl was born on 10 July 1920 in Paarl, South Africa. He was the son of Francois Constant Wahl and Cecilia Elizabeth Joubert. He went to school at Paul Roos Gymnasium.Work life
After his studies at Stellenbosch University he started in 1944 in the personnel department at KWV South Africa LTD in Paarl. In 1962 became the Human relation Manager.Rugby performance
He played scrumhalf. He represented Western Province in the local Currie Cup. For Western Province he played 38 games. He was chosen to represent South Africa against The All blacks in 1949. He played in the first test on 16 July 1949 at Newlands Stadium, under captain Felix du Plessis and Coach Danie CravenPersonal life
He married Susanna Catharina Aletta Truter. They had three children. He died in Paarl on 25 June 1978.
