Springbok no. 34 · Halfback
Francis Myburgh
Francis Rudolph Myburgh · WP
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1896
First test
30 Jul 1896, age 25 · Halfback v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Biography
Francis Myburgh captained South Africa on his only Test appearance, playing halfback in the first Test against the 1896 British Isles side at Crusaders (St George’s Park), Port Elizabeth, which was lost 8–0. Born in Cape Town on 20 July 1871 and educated at Diocesan College (Bishops), he played for Western Province. He died on 30 November 1929.
Test history
1 tests · 1 as captain · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 1896 |  Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Halfback (C) | L 0–8 | WP |