Springbok no. 69 · Forward
Willie McEwan
William MacLean Clark McEwan · Lions
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1903
First test
29 Aug 1903, age 27 · Forward v Britain, Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg
Last test
12 Sep 1903, age 27 · Forward v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Willie McEwan was a Scot who stayed in South Africa after the Anglo-Boer War and went on to play for his adopted country. Born in Edinburgh on 24 October 1875 and educated at Edinburgh Academy, he represented Transvaal.
He played two Tests against the 1903 British Isles side, the 10–10 draw in Johannesburg and the 8–0 win at Newlands that secured the series. He died on 4 April 1934.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1903 |  Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Forward | D 10–10 | Lions |
| 12 Sep 1903 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Forward | W 8–0 | Lions |