Springbok no. 97 · Halfback
Mary Jackson
Dirk Cloete van Alphen Jackson · WP
3Tests
0Tries
1Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
1906
First test
24 Nov 1906, age 21 · Halfback v Ireland, Ravenhill Grounds, Belfast
Last test
8 Dec 1906, age 21 · Halfback v England, Crystal Palace, London
Biography
Mary Jackson was a halfback who impressed British critics on the 1906–07 tour. Born in Constantia on 21 April 1885 and educated at Diocesan College (Bishops), he played for Western Province and won three caps, in the wins over Ireland and Wales and the draw with England. His nickname came from schoolmates who teased him for wearing a kilt on Scottish occasions. He later practised as an attorney in Pretoria and died on 9 December 1976.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 1906 |  Ireland | Ravenhill Grounds, Belfast | Halfback | W 15–12 | WP |
| 01 Dec 1906 |  Wales | St. Helens, Swansea | Halfback | W 11–0 | WP |
| 08 Dec 1906 |  England | Crystal Palace, London | Halfback | D 3–3 | WP |