| Morris Zimerman | |
| Birth Place: | Jansenville, South Africa |
| Birth Date: | 8 June 1911 |
| Death Place: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Ru Position: | Wing |
| Amatteam1: | Ikeys |
| Ru Provinceyears1: | 1929–1932 |
| Repyears1: | 1931–1932 |
| Repteam1: | South Africa |
| Repcaps1: | 4 |
| Reppoints1: | 3 |
| Relatives: | Louis Babrow (cousin) |
| School: | Jansenville High School |
| University: | University of Cape Town |
Morris Zimerman (8 June 1911 – 10 January 1992) was a South African rugby union player.[1]
Zimerman grew up in Jansenville and studied law at the University of Cape Town after school. During his student years he played provincial rugby for and after completing his studies he moved to Johannesburg, where he played for .
Zimerman was the first Jew to represent in rugby union, when he debuted on 5 December 1931.[2] He played in three further tests for South Africa and also in fourteen tour matches, in which he scored thirteen tries.[1] [3]
After his playing days he became involved in rugby administration and became the convenor of the SA Selection Committee. He was the cousin of Louis Babrow, another Jewish Springbok.[4]
| No. | Opponents | Results (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Dates | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 8–3 | 5 Dec 1931 | St. Helen's, Swansea | ||||
| 2. | 8–3 | Wing | 1 | 19 Dec 1931 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | ||
| 3. | 7–0 | Wing | 2 Jan 1932 | Twickenham, London | |||
| 4. | 6–3 | Wing | 16 Jan 1932 | Murrayfield, Edinburgh |