Springbok no. 251 · Flyhalf

Tony Harris

Terence Anthony Harris · Lions

5Tests

1Tries

1Tours

21Age at debut

Test career

19371938

First test

4 Sep 1937, age 21 · Flyhalf v New Zealand, Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch

Last test

10 Sep 1938, age 22 · Flyhalf v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town

Biography

Tony Harris was a quick, incisive flyhalf with a fine grubber kick. Born in Kimberley on 27 August 1916, he played for Transvaal and was invited to the 1937 trials by the national selectors after being overlooked by his own union.

He played in the last two Tests in New Zealand, both won, and all three Tests against the 1938 British Isles side, scoring a try at Ellis Park. He was also a Test cricketer for South Africa. He died on 7 March 1993.

Test history

5 tests · 3 points

Date	Opponent	Venue	Position	Result	Province
04 Sep 1937	New Zealand	Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch	Flyhalf	W 13–6	Lions
25 Sep 1937	New Zealand	Eden Park, Auckland	Flyhalf	W 17–6	Lions
06 Aug 1938	Britain	Ellis Park, Johannesburg	Flyhalf	W 26–12	Lions
03 Sep 1938	Britain	Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth	Flyhalf	W 19–3	Lions
10 Sep 1938	Britain	Newlands, Cape Town	Flyhalf	L 16–21	Lions