Tony Novis

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Tony Novis
Tony Novis 1930.jpg
Novis in New Zealand in 1930
Birth nameAnthony Leslie Novis
Date of birth22 September 1906
Date of death2 November 1997(1997-11-02) (aged 91)
Place of death Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1929–1933 England 10 (Pts:18;
Tries:6)

Anthony Leslie Novis (22 September 1906 – 2 November 1997) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1929 to 1933. He also captained the English team. [1]

Novis made his international debut on 16 March 1929 at Murrayfield in the Scotland vs England match. [1] Of the 10 matches he played for his national side, he was on the winning side on 4 occasions. He played his final match for England on 18 March 1933 at Murrayfield in the Scotland vs England match. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Tony Novis. scrum.com