Springbok no. 171 · Lock
Royal Morkel
Johannes Albertus Morkel · WP
2Tests
0Tries
1Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
27 Aug 1921, age 27 · Lock v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Last test
17 Sep 1921, age 27 · Lock v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Royal Morkel was the biggest of the Morkel family, a fast and powerful forward who also boxed and swam. Born in Kimberley on 22 March 1894, he played for Western Province and won two caps at lock in New Zealand in 1921: the 9–5 win at Eden Park and the 0–0 draw in Wellington. He died on 22 October 1926, aged 32.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Lock | W 9–5 | WP |
| 17 Sep 1921 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Lock | D 0–0 | WP |