Springbok no. 189 · Scrumhalf
Dauncey Devine
David Devine · Lions
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
20Age at debut
Test career
192419261928
First test
13 Sep 1924, age 20 · Scrumhalf v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last test
21 Jul 1928, age 24 · Scrumhalf v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Dauncey Devine was a scrumhalf in the dive-pass tradition who played two Tests: the 3–3 draw with the British Isles in Port Elizabeth in 1924, aged 20, and the narrow 6–7 loss to New Zealand at Ellis Park in 1928. Born in Paarl on 20 March 1904 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he represented Transvaal. He died on 22 September 1965.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 1924 |  Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Scrumhalf | D 3–3 | Lions |
| 21 Jul 1928 |  New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Scrumhalf | L 6–7 | Lions |