Springbok no. 30 · Left Wing
Percy Jones
Percy Sydney Twentyman Jones · WP
Test career
First test
30 Jul 1896, age 19 · Right Wing v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last test
5 Sep 1896, age 19 · Left Wing v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Percy Twentyman Jones was a double international who represented South Africa at both rugby and cricket. Born in Beaufort West on 13 September 1876 and educated at Diocesan College (Bishops), he played on the wing for Western Province.
At 19 he played three Tests against the 1896 British Isles side. He scored a try in the third Test and was part of the team that won the fourth at Newlands, 5–0, South Africa’s first Test victory. In 1902 he played a cricket Test against Australia. He qualified as a lawyer, later became a judge, and died on 8 March 1954.
Test history
3 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 1896 |  Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Right Wing | L 0–8 | WP |
| 29 Aug 1896 | Britain | Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley | Left Wing | L 3–9 | WP |
| 05 Sep 1896 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Left Wing | W 5–0 | WP |