About Spanner Forbes
Lived 1873 – 1955 (aged 82). Spanner Forbes was a South African rugby union player.
Spanner Forbes (2 January 1873 – 17 September 1955) was a South African international rugby union player who played as a centre.
He made 1 appearance for South Africa against the British Lions in 1896.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Spanner Forbes?
South African rugby union player
When was Spanner Forbes born?
Spanner Forbes was born on 2 January 1873 in Ararat.
When did Spanner Forbes die?
Spanner Forbes died on 17 September 1955.
What was Spanner Forbes's occupation?
Spanner Forbes was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Spanner Forbes?
Spanner Forbes was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Spanner Forbes. https://biography.guide/spanner-forbes/
MLA: "Spanner Forbes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/spanner-forbes/.
Chicago: "Spanner Forbes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/spanner-forbes/.
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