Springbok no. 87 · Forward
Alec Reid
Alexander Reid · WP
1Tests
1Tries
0Tours
24Age at debut
Test career
1903
First test
12 Sep 1903, age 24 · Forward v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Alec Reid scored a try on his only Test appearance, the 8–0 win over the British Isles at Newlands in 1903 that won the series. Born in Swellendam on 23 November 1878, he played for Hamiltons and Western Province. His brother Bert toured with the 1906–07 Springboks. Alec later worked for Barclays Bank and was the first chairman of the Far East Rand rugby sub-union. He died on 18 May 1952.
Test history
1 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 1903 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Forward | W 8–0 | WP |