Rugby career
Born in Johannesburg, Pelser attended Rossmore Junior High School and played his provincial rugby for Transvaal. Pelser debuted for the Springboks against France at Cape Town in 1958 and played his entire test career as a flanker. In 1960 he scored the only try in South Africa's 8–3 win over the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth. His test career ended when he switched codes and he earned selection for the South Africa national rugby league team, as a second-rower. All Black Colin Meads described him as "one of the hardest, most skilful players in any position" that he had played against. His iconic glass eye appearance was the result of a childhood car accident.See also
* List of South Africa national rugby union playersReferences
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