Hendrik Johannes Louw "Harry" Morkel (8 December 1888 – 16 July 1956) was a South African international rugby union player. He was born in Kimberley and first played provincial rugby for Western Province. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during their 1921 tour of New Zealand. He played as a lock for the 1st Test of the series, a 13–5 loss at Carisbrook.[1] Morkel died in 1956, in Strand, at the age of 67.[2]

Harry Morkel
Birth nameHendrik Johannes Louw Morkel
Date of birth(1888-12-08)8 December 1888
Place of birthKimberley, Cape Colony
Date of death16 July 1956(1956-07-16) (aged 67)
Place of deathStrand, South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Western Province ()
Correct as of 19 July 2010
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1921 South Africa 1 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

References edit

  1. ^ "Harry Morkel". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  2. ^ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Harry Morkel". Scrum. Retrieved 5 September 2010.