About George Boots
Lived 1874 – 1928 (aged 54). George Boots was a British rugby union player.
John George Boots (1874–1928) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Newport and county rugby with Monmouthshire. He won 16 caps for Wales.
Boots was seen as a consistent player with a superb positional sense who would tackle hard and smother the loose ball; his passing skill was strong as was his catching and dribbling.
International matches played England 1898, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904 Ireland 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903 Scotland 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Boots?
Welsh rugby union player (1874-1928)
When was George Boots born?
George Boots was born on 2 July 1874 in Aberbeeg.
When did George Boots die?
George Boots died on 30 December 1928 in Newport.
What was George Boots's occupation?
George Boots was a rugby union player.
What nationality was George Boots?
George Boots was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Boots. https://biography.guide/george-boots/
MLA: "George Boots." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-boots/.
Chicago: "George Boots." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-boots/.
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