Springbok no. 83 · Inside Centre
Paddy Carolin
Harold William Carolin · WP
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
190319041906
First test
12 Sep 1903, age 22 · Inside Centre v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
24 Nov 1906, age 25 · Inside Centre v Ireland, Ravenhill Grounds, Belfast
Biography
Paddy Carolin was a thoughtful, influential back who played three Tests between 1903 and 1906. Born in Alicedale on 10 April 1881 and educated at Diocesan College (Bishops), he played for Villagers and Western Province.
He made his debut in the 8–0 win at Newlands that clinched the 1903 series. On the 1906–07 tour he served as a selector and captained South Africa against Scotland at Hampden Park. He remained a respected voice in Western Cape rugby for decades. He died on 15 March 1967.
Test history
3 tests · 1 as captain · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 1903 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Inside Centre | W 8–0 | WP |
| 17 Nov 1906 |  Scotland | Hampden Park, Glasgow | Halfback (C) | L 0–6 | WP |
| 24 Nov 1906 |  Ireland | Ravenhill Grounds, Belfast | Inside Centre | W 15–12 | WP |