Springbok no. 165 · Flank
Mervyn Ellis
Mervyn Centlivres Ellis · Lions
6Tests
0Tries
1Tours
28Age at debut
Test career
192119221924
First test
27 Aug 1921, age 28 · Flank v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Last test
20 Sep 1924, age 31 · Flank v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Mervyn Ellis was an all-round forward whom Markötter rated among the very best. He played six Tests between 1921 and 1924 and never lost one. Born in Kokstad on 16 October 1892 and educated at Rondebosch and Marist Brothers Linmeyer, he played for Transvaal. He made his debut in the 9–5 win over New Zealand at Eden Park in 1921 and played all four Tests against the 1924 British Isles side. He died on 24 March 1959.
Test history
6 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Flank | W 9–5 | Lions |
| 17 Sep 1921 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Flank | D 0–0 | Lions |
| 16 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Kingsmead, Durban | Flank | W 7–3 | Lions |
| 23 Aug 1924 | Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Flank | W 17–0 | Lions |
| 13 Sep 1924 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Flank | D 3–3 | Lions |
| 20 Sep 1924 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | W 16–9 | Lions |