Edward Little (rugby union)

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Edward Little
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BornEdward McMillan Little
(1864-11-04)4 November 1864
Died1 July 1945(1945-07-01) (aged 80)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Griqualand West
- Western Province
Correct as of 19 July 2010
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1891 South Africa 2 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

Edward McMillan Little (4 November 1864 – 1 July 1945) was a Scottish-born South African international rugby union player. [1]

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Biography

Born in Midlothian, he first played provincial rugby for Griqualand West (now known as the Griquas), before joining Western Province.

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 3rd matches of the series, both of which South Africa lost. Little died in 1945 at the age of 80. [2]

Test history

No.OpponentsResults(SA 1st)PositionTriesDateVenue
1. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Isles 0–4 Forward 30 Jul 1891 Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth
2. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Isles0–4Forward5 Sep 1891 Newlands, Cape Town

See also

References

  1. "Edward McMillan Little". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. "Edward Little". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 16 July 2010.