About D. Somerville
Lived 1856 – 1933 (aged 76). D. Somerville was a British rugby union player and cricketer.
David Somerville (6 August 1856 – 4 February 1933) was a Scotland international rugby union player He also played for the Scotland national cricket team.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
His club was Edinburgh Institution F.P.
He played for Whites Trial in their match against Blues Trial on 16 February 1878. This trial match was to try and impress the Scotland international side selectors.
He played for East of Scotland District in their match against West of Scotland District on 1 March 1879.
International career
He was capped six times for Scotland between 1879 and 1884 including the 1883 Home Nations Championship.
Cricket career
He played for the Scotland national cricket team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was D. Somerville?
Scottish rugby union player (1856-1933)
When was D. Somerville born?
D. Somerville was born on 6 August 1856 in Leith.
When did D. Somerville die?
D. Somerville died on 4 February 1933 in Edinburgh.
What was D. Somerville's occupation?
D. Somerville was a rugby union player and cricketer.
What nationality was D. Somerville?
D. Somerville was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Somerville (rugby union)
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