Springbok no. 13 · Forward
Fred Alexander
Federick Augustus Alexander · Griquas
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
20Age at debut
Test career
1891
First test
30 Jul 1891, age 20 · Forward v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last test
29 Aug 1891, age 20 · Forward v Britain, Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley
Biography
Fred Alexander was just 20 when he played as a forward in the first two Tests against the 1891 British Isles side, in Port Elizabeth and Kimberley. Born in Malmesbury on 30 December 1870 and educated at Kimberley Boys’ High, he represented Griqualand West. He died on 20 April 1937.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 1891 |  Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Forward | L 0–4 | Griquas |
| 29 Aug 1891 | Britain | Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley | Forward | L 0–3 | Griquas |