Robert Shand (27 August 1866 – 1 March 1934) was a South African international rugby union player. He was born in Tulbagh and educated in Swellendam before playing provincial rugby for Griqualand West. Shand made his only two Test appearances for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. He played, as a forward, in the 2nd and 3rd Tests of the three match series, both of which were won by Great Britain.[1] Shand died in 1934, in Faure, at the age of 67.[2]

Bob Shand
Birth nameRobert Shand
Date of birth(1866-08-27)27 August 1866
Place of birthTulbagh, Cape Colony
Date of death1 March 1934(1934-03-01) (aged 67)
Place of deathFaure, South Africa
SchoolSwellendam
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Griqualand West ()
Correct as of 19 July 2010
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891 South Africa 2 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

References edit

  1. ^ "Bob Shand". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  2. ^ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Bob Shand". Scrum. Retrieved 16 July 2010.