Spanner Forbes

Spanner Forbes (2 January 1873 – 17 September 1955)[1] was a South African international rugby union player who played as a centre.

Spanner Forbes
Birth nameHamish Hood Forbes
Date of birth(1873-01-02)2 January 1873
Place of birthArarat, Victoria, Australia
Date of death17 September 1955(1955-09-17) (aged 82)
SchoolGeorge Watson's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1896 Transvaal 0 (0)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1896 South Africa 1 (0)
Correct as of 27 May 2019

He made 1 appearance for South Africa against the British Lions in 1896.[2]

References

  1. "Spanner Forbes - South Africa". ESPNscrum. ESPN Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  2. "Springbok Hall of Fame". Springbok Hall of Fame. Retrieved 27 May 2019.


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