About Wilfred Trenery
Lived 1867 – 1905 (aged 37). Wilfred Trenery was a South African rugby union player.
Wilfred Eldred Trenery (21 September 1867 – 23 August 1905) was an England]-born South African international rugby union player.
Trenery played provincial rugby for Griqualand West. Trenery made his only appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. He played as a forward in the 2nd Test of the three match series, at the Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley, Great Britain won the game 3–0.
Trenery died in 1905, in Kimberley, at the age of 37.
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Who was Wilfred Trenery?
South African rugby union player (1867–1905)
When was Wilfred Trenery born?
Wilfred Trenery was born on 21 September 1867 in Hayle.
When did Wilfred Trenery die?
Wilfred Trenery died on 23 August 1905 in Kimberley.
What was Wilfred Trenery's occupation?
Wilfred Trenery was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Wilfred Trenery?
Wilfred Trenery was South African.
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