This was to be the last South African tour for over 25 years.
He continued performing regularly at this time, including a South African tour.
The African tour took in six matches from 10-26 May 1969.
The 1971 South African tour of Australia took place the next season.
He was picked as second spinner for the South African tour the next season.
This was the fourth South African tour of England following those in 1894, 1901 and 1904.
He was not, however, picked for the 1935 South African tour to England.
He began his career on the European and Southern African tours, but had little success as a player.
By the age of 22 he had won six titles on the South African tour.
The two became friends when they played the South African tour in 1983 and have maintained a close friendship since.