Springbok no. 157 · Inside Centre
Wally Clarkson
Walter Arthur Clarkson · Sharks
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
192119221924
First test
13 Aug 1921, age 25 · Inside Centre v New Zealand, Carisbrook, Dunedin
Last test
16 Aug 1924, age 28 · Outside Centre v Britain, Kingsmead, Durban
Biography
Wally Clarkson was a Natal centre who played two Tests on the 1921 tour of New Zealand and a third against the British Isles in 1924. Born in Durban on 8 July 1896 and educated at Maritzburg College and Glenwood, he was in the side for the 9–5 win at Eden Park, South Africa’s first win over the All Blacks. He died on 3 June 1973.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Carisbrook, Dunedin | Inside Centre | L 5–13 | Sharks |
| 27 Aug 1921 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Inside Centre | W 9–5 | Sharks |
| 16 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Kingsmead, Durban | Outside Centre | W 7–3 | Sharks |