About Bevan Chantrill
Lived 1897 – 1988 (aged 91). Bevan Chantrill was a military personnel and rugby union player.
Bevan Stanislaus Chantrill (11 February 1897 – 25 February 1988) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Barton Regis, Chantrill received his education at Bristol Grammar School and was known as "Bunny".
Chantrill, a fullback, was small in stature, but a hard tackler. He was playing for Bristol when he earned his international call up and won all four caps as part of England's grand slam-winning 1924 Five Nations campaign.
Emigrating to South Africa to mine gold, Chantrill played some rugby for Natal before retiring from the sport and served with the South African Air Force during World War II.
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Who was Bevan Chantrill?
rugby player
When was Bevan Chantrill born?
Bevan Chantrill was born on 11 February 1897.
When did Bevan Chantrill die?
Bevan Chantrill died on 25 February 1988.
What was Bevan Chantrill's occupation?
Bevan Chantrill was a military personnel and rugby union player.
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