Springbok no. 188 · Right Wing
Jack Slater
John Thornhill Slater · EP
3Tests
2Tries
0Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
192419261928
First test
13 Sep 1924, age 23 · Right Wing v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last test
30 Jun 1928, age 27 · Left Wing v New Zealand, Kingsmead, Durban
Biography
Jack Slater scored the only try in the 17–0 win over New Zealand at Kingsmead in 1928. Born in Grahamstown on 16 April 1901 and educated at Kingswood College, he played for Eastern Province and won three caps on the wing, the first two against the 1924 British Isles side, including a try in the 16–9 win at Newlands.
He later trained as a teacher and taught at St Andrew’s College, where he was much respected. He died on 16 February 1986.
Test history
3 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 1924 |  Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Right Wing | D 3–3 | EP |
| 20 Sep 1924 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Right Wing | W 16–9 | EP |
| 30 Jun 1928 |  New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban | Left Wing | W 17–0 | EP |