About Bennett Howe
Lived 1932 – 2010 (aged 77). Bennett Howe was a cricketer and rugby union player.
Bennett Frederick "Peewee" Howe (30 August 1932 – 22 April 2010) was a South African rugby union player and first-class cricketer. He played in two first-class matches for Border in 1955/56.
Rugby union career Howe was born in Port Nolloth in Natal and attended Dale College Boys' High School in the Eastern Cape.
Howe made his provincial debut for in 1951 and played flyhalf and centre for the union. He toured with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand in 1956. He played in the first and last test matches against , scoring a try on test debut.
Test history No. Opponents Results (SA 1st) Position Tries Dates Venue 1. 6–10 Centre 1 14 Jul 1956 Carisbrook, Dunedin 2. 5–11 Flyhalf 1 Sep 1956 Eden Park, Auckland
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Who was Bennett Howe?
South African cricketer (1932-2010)
When was Bennett Howe born?
Bennett Howe was born on 30 August 1932 in Port Nolloth.
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Bennett Howe died on 22 April 2010 in Gqeberha.
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Bennett Howe was a cricketer and rugby union player.
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