Fred Alexander (rugby union)

Frederick Augustus Alexander (30 December 1870 – 20 April 1937) was a South African international rugby union player.

Fred Alexander
Birth nameFrederick Augustus Alexander
Date of birth(1870-12-30)30 December 1870
Place of birthMalmesbury, South Africa
Date of death20 April 1937(1937-04-20) (aged 66)
Place of deathJohannesburg, South Africa
SchoolKimberley Boys' High School
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

Biography edit

Born in Malmesbury, Caoe Colony he attended Kimberley Boys' High School before playing provincial rugby for Griqualand West (now known as the Griquas). He made his only two Test appearances for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour. Alexander was selected to play as a forward in the 1st and 2nd matches of the series, both of which South Africa lost.[1] Alexander died in 1937, in Johannesburg, at the age of 66.[2]

Test history edit

No. Opponents Results(SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue
1.   British Isles 0–4 Forward 30 Jul 1891 Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth
2.   British Isles 0–3 Forward 29 Aug 1891 Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley

See also edit

References edit

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