Springbok no. 183 · Flank
Bill Payn
Cecil Payn · Sharks
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
31Age at debut
Test career
1924
First test
16 Aug 1924, age 31 · Flank v Britain, Kingsmead, Durban
Last test
23 Aug 1924, age 31 · Flank v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Biography
Bill Payn was a big Natal flanker who played the first two Tests against the 1924 British Isles side, both wins. Born in Harding on 9 August 1893 and educated at Maritzburg College, he taught at Durban High School for some 40 years. He served in both World Wars and was a prisoner of war. He was also a fine runner who finished in the top ten of the Comrades Marathon. He died on 31 October 1959.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Kingsmead, Durban | Flank | W 7–3 | Sharks |
| 23 Aug 1924 | Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Flank | W 17–0 | Sharks |