Charlie Chignell

Charlie Chignell

Born	Thomas William Chignell (1866-04-28)28 April 1866 Heavitree, England
Died	17 November 1952(1952-11-17) (aged 86) Cape Town, South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Western Province Correct as of 19 July 2010 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1891 South Africa 1 (0) Correct as of 19 July 2010

Thomas William "Charlie" Chignell (28 April 1866 – 17 November 1952) was an England-born South African international rugby union player, he played provincial rugby for Western Province. Chignell made his only appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. He played as a forward in the 3rd Test of the three match series, at the Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, Great Britain won the game 4–0. ^[1] Chignell died in 1952, in Cape Town, at the age of 86. ^[2]

References

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