Springbok no. 456 · Full Back
Ray Carlson
Raymond Allen Carlson · WP
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1972
First test
3 Jun 1972, age 23 · Full Back v England, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Ray Carlson played fullback in the 9–18 loss to England at Ellis Park in 1972, his only Test. Born in East London on 2 October 1948 and educated at Selborne College, he was the son of Test referee Ken Carlson. He played for several provinces, including Western Province, and toured Argentina with the 1972 Gazelles.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 1972 |  England | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Full Back | L 9–18 | WP |