Springbok no. 40 · Forward
Frank Douglass
Francis Wingfield Douglass · EP
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
1896
First test
30 Jul 1896, age 21 · Forward v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Biography
Frank Douglass played as a forward in the first Test against the 1896 British Isles side at Port Elizabeth, his only appearance for South Africa. Born in Grahamstown on 15 July 1875 and educated at St Andrew’s College, he represented Eastern Province. He lived to the age of 97 and died on 20 September 1972.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 1896 |  Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Forward | L 0–8 | EP |