Springbok no. 232 · Left Wing
Freddy Turner
Frederick George Turner · EP, Lions
11Tests
4Tries
1Tours
19Age at debut
Test career
193319351938
First test
8 Jul 1933, age 19 · Left Wing v Australia, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
10 Sep 1938, age 24 · Outside Centre v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Freddy Turner was a versatile back who played 11 Tests between 1933 and 1938. Born in Port Elizabeth on 18 March 1914 and educated at Grey High School, he was a late call-up for the first Test against the 1933 Wallabies and was said to be one of the first Springboks to fly to a match.
He scored tries against Australia and in two Tests in New Zealand in 1937, and kicked goals against the 1938 British Isles side, finishing with 29 points. He played for Eastern Province and Transvaal. He died on 13 September 2003.
Test history
11 tests · 29 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 1933 |  Australia | Newlands, Cape Town | Left Wing | W 17–3 | EP |
| 22 Jul 1933 | Australia | Kingsmead, Durban | Inside Centre | L 6–21 | EP |
| 12 Aug 1933 | Australia | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Right Wing | W 12–3 | EP |
| 26 Jun 1937 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Left Wing | W 9–5 | Lions |
| 17 Jul 1937 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Left Wing | W 26–17 | Lions |
| 14 Aug 1937 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Full Back | L 7–13 | Lions |
| 04 Sep 1937 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Left Wing | W 13–6 | Lions |
| 25 Sep 1937 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Left Wing | W 17–6 | Lions |
| 06 Aug 1938 |  Britain | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Left Wing | W 26–12 | Lions |
| 03 Sep 1938 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Full Back | W 19–3 | Lions |
| 10 Sep 1938 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Outside Centre | L 16–21 | Lions |