Springbok no. 140 · Forward
Baby Shum
Ernest Hamilton Shum · Lions
1Tests
0Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
1913
First test
4 Jan 1913, age 26 · Forward v England, Twickenham, London
Biography
Baby Shum was a Transvaal forward who won his only cap in the 9–3 win over England at Twickenham on the 1912–13 tour. Born in Estcourt on 17 August 1886 and educated at Maritzburg College and SACS, he played for Hamiltons and Pirates. He died in Welkom on 27 June 1952.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan 1913 |  England | Twickenham, London | Forward | W 9–3 | Lions |