Theo Samuels, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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South African rugby union player
Date of Birth: 21-Jul-1873
Place of Birth: George, Western Cape, South Africa
Date of Death: 16-Nov-1896
Profession: rugby union player
Nationality: South Africa
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Theo Samuels
- Theodore Stratford "Theo" Samuels (21 July 1873 – 16 November 1896) was a South African international rugby union player.
- Born in George, he attended Diocesan College before playing provincial rugby for Griqualand West (now known as the Griquas).
- He made all three of his Test appearances for South Africa during Great Britain's 1896 tour, making his debut in the 2nd Test of the series.
- Playing on the wing, Samuels became the first player to score for South Africa in an international, scoring two tries in a 17–8 loss at the Wanderers.
- Samuels switched to fullback for the remaining two Tests of the series, a loss at Kimberley was followed by a victory at Newlands, South Africa's first as a Test nation.
- Samuels died by drowning after suffering a severe case of cramp whilst swimming in cold seas.
- Cape Town, at the age of 23.
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