Springbok no. 45 · Halfback
Long George Devenish
George St Leger Devenish · Lions
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1896
First test
22 Aug 1896, age 25 · Halfback v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Biography
Long George Devenish played halfback in the second Test against the 1896 British Isles side in Johannesburg, his only cap. Born in Riversdale on 11 May 1871 and educated at Diocesan College (Bishops), he represented Transvaal. He later served as a national selector for many years. He died on 1 February 1943.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 1896 |  Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Halfback | L 8–17 | Lions |