Springbok no. 155 · Right Wing
Henry Morkel
Henry William Morkel · WP
2Tests
0Tries
1Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
13 Aug 1921, age 27 · Right Wing v New Zealand, Carisbrook, Dunedin
Last test
27 Aug 1921, age 27 · Right Wing v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Biography
Henry Morkel played on the right wing in the first two Tests of the 1921 series in New Zealand: the 5–13 loss at Dunedin and the 9–5 win at Eden Park. Born in Somerset West on 14 July 1894, he represented Western Province and was part of the famous Morkel rugby family. He died on 25 December 1969.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Right Wing | L 5–13 | WP |
| 27 Aug 1921 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Right Wing | W 9–5 | WP |