Springbok no. 92 · Left Wing
Arthur Marsberg
Arthur Frederick William Douglas Marsberg · Griquas
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1906
First test
17 Nov 1906, age 23 · Full Back v Scotland, Hampden Park, Glasgow
Last test
8 Dec 1906, age 23 · Left Wing v England, Crystal Palace, London
Biography
Arthur Marsberg was a fearless fullback whose performances on the 1906–07 tour made him famous in Britain. Born in Sterkstroom on 24 September 1883, he played for Griqualand West.
He won three caps on that tour, at fullback against Scotland and on the wing against Wales and England, and was praised in the British press for his tackling and his bold running. His brother Archie also played for South Africa. Arthur died on 15 January 1942.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 1906 |  Scotland | Hampden Park, Glasgow | Full Back | L 0–6 | Griquas |
| 01 Dec 1906 |  Wales | St. Helens, Swansea | Left Wing | W 11–0 | Griquas |
| 08 Dec 1906 |  England | Crystal Palace, London | Left Wing | D 3–3 | Griquas |