Springbok no. 84 · Halfback
Hugh Ferris
Hamish Hood Ferris · Lions
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1903
First test
12 Sep 1903, age 25 · Halfback v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Hugh Ferris was an Irishman, born in Newry, County Down, on 6 December 1877 and educated at Methodist College, Belfast. He played for Transvaal and won his only cap at halfback in the 8–0 win over the British Isles at Newlands in 1903, the victory that gave South Africa its first series win. He died on 17 July 1929.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 1903 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Halfback | W 8–0 | Lions |