Springbok no. 58 · Halfback
Tommy Etlinger
Thomas Edmund Etlinger · WP
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1896
First test
5 Sep 1896, age 23 · Halfback v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Tommy Etlinger played halfback in the fourth Test against the 1896 British Isles side at Newlands, the 5–0 win that gave South Africa its first Test victory. It was his only cap. Born in London on 7 September 1872 and educated at Marlborough College, he represented Western Province. He died on 23 February 1953.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep 1896 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Halfback | W 5–0 | WP |