Springbok no. 82 · Forward
Rajah Martheze
William Charles Martheze · Griquas
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
190319041906
First test
5 Sep 1903, age 25 · Forward v Britain, Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley
Last test
1 Dec 1906, age 29 · Forward v Wales, St. Helens, Swansea
Biography
Rajah Martheze was a fast, honest Griqualand West forward known for his work rate in the scrum and his pace in the open. Born on Robben Island on 29 November 1877 and educated at Kimberley Boys’ High, he played for the Kimberley club for many years.
He made his debut in the 0–0 draw with the British Isles in Kimberley in 1903, then toured Britain and Ireland in 1906–07, playing in the wins over Ireland and Wales. He died on 16 February 1912.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep 1903 |  Britain | Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley | Forward | D 0–0 | Griquas |
| 24 Nov 1906 |  Ireland | Ravenhill Grounds, Belfast | Forward | W 15–12 | Griquas |
| 01 Dec 1906 |  Wales | St. Helens, Swansea | Forward | W 11–0 | Griquas |