About George Merry
Lived 1869 – 1917 (aged 48). George Merry was a rugby union player.
George Alexander Merry (3 March 1869 – 2 May 1917) was a South African international rugby union player who played as a forward.
Biography Merry was born in Scotland and a captain in the mounted police. He made his only international appearance for South Africa in their first ever Test—against Great Britain at the Crusader's Ground, Port Elizabeth as the first player from Eastern Province to represent South Africa.
Test history No. Opponents Results(SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue 1. British Isles 0–4 Forward 30 Jul 1891 Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth
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Who was George Merry?
South African rugby union footballer (1869-1917)
When was George Merry born?
George Merry was born on 3 March 1869 in Govan.
When did George Merry die?
George Merry died on 2 May 1917.
What was George Merry's occupation?
George Merry was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Merry (rugby union)
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