Springbok no. 63 · Right Wing
Joe Barry
Joseph Barry · WP
3Tests
1Tries
0Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1903
First test
29 Aug 1903, age 27 · Right Wing v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Last test
12 Sep 1903, age 27 · Right Wing v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Joe Barry played on the right wing in all three Tests against the 1903 British Isles side, and scored a try in the 8–0 win at Newlands that won the series, South Africa’s first series victory. Born in Robertson on 16 March 1876 and educated at Diocesan College (Bishops), he played for Western Province and later worked as a hotel manager. He died on 29 March 1961.
Test history
3 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1903 |  Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Right Wing | D 10–10 | WP |
| 05 Sep 1903 | Britain | Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley | Right Wing | D 0–0 | WP |
| 12 Sep 1903 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Right Wing | W 8–0 | WP |