Harry Boyes, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Harry Boyes

South African rugby union player

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1868

Date of Death: 26-Oct-1892

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Harry Boyes

  • Harry Churchill Boyes (12 March 1868 – 26 October 1892) was a South African international rugby union winger.
  • He was educated at Diocesan College and St.
  • Andrew's College, Grahamstown before playing provincial rugby for Griqualand West.
  • He made two appearances for South Africa, both during Great Britain's 1891 tour.
  • Boyes was selected to play in the 1st match of the series, which was South Africa's first as a Test nation, Great Britain won the game 4–0.
  • He also played in the second Test, another Great Britain victory, but was not included in the side for the final match.
  • Boyes died the following year, in Kimberley, at the age of 24.

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