Springbok no. 216 · Outside Centre
Frankie Waring
Frank Walter Waring · WP
7Tests
2Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
193119321933
First test
19 Dec 1931, age 23 · Outside Centre v Ireland, Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin
Last test
2 Sep 1933, age 24 · Outside Centre v Australia, Springbokpark, Bloemfontein
Biography
Frankie Waring was a clever centre known for his short attacking punt. Born in Cape Town on 7 November 1908 and educated at Wynberg Boys’ High and SACS, he played for UCT and Western Province.
He scored a try on debut in the 8–3 win over Ireland in Dublin in 1931, played against England, and played all five Tests against the 1933 Wallabies, scoring again in Durban. He withdrew from the 1937 tour. He died on 24 January 2000.
Test history
7 tests · 6 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 1931 |  Ireland | Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin | Outside Centre | W 8–3 | WP |
| 02 Jan 1932 |  England | Twickenham, London | Outside Centre | W 7–0 | WP |
| 08 Jul 1933 |  Australia | Newlands, Cape Town | Inside Centre | W 17–3 | WP |
| 22 Jul 1933 | Australia | Kingsmead, Durban | Left Wing | L 6–21 | WP |
| 12 Aug 1933 | Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Inside Centre | W 12–3 | WP |
| 26 Aug 1933 | Australia | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Outside Centre | W 11–0 | WP |
| 02 Sep 1933 | Australia | Springbokpark, Bloemfontein | Outside Centre | L 4–15 | WP |