Springbok no. 148 · Forward
Joe Francis
Joseph Adrian Jooste Francis · Lions
5Tests
2Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
19121913
First test
23 Nov 1912, age 23 · Forward v Scotland, Inverleith, Edinburgh
Last test
11 Jan 1913, age 23 · Forward v France, Le Bouscat, Bordeaux
Biography
Joe Francis was a strong Transvaal forward who played all five Tests on the 1912–13 Grand Slam tour, scoring tries against Ireland and France. Born in Upington on 24 January 1889, he was one of the stars of that unbeaten Test side. He died on 20 December 1924.
Test history
5 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 1912 |  Scotland | Inverleith, Edinburgh | Forward | W 16–0 | Lions |
| 30 Nov 1912 |  Ireland | Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin | Forward | W 38–0 | Lions |
| 14 Dec 1912 |  Wales | Millennium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), Cardiff | Forward | W 3–0 | Lions |
| 04 Jan 1913 |  England | Twickenham, London | Forward | W 9–3 | Lions |
| 11 Jan 1913 |  France | Le Bouscat, Bordeaux | Forward | W 38–5 | Lions |