Frank Hamilton (rugby union)

George Henry "Frank" Hamilton (30 April 1863 – 7 August 1901) was a South African international rugby union player.^[1]

Frank Hamilton

Birth name	George Henry Hamilton
Date of birth	(1863-04-30)30 April 1863
Place of birth	Cape Town, Cape Colony
Date of death	7 August 1901(1901-08-07) (aged 38)
Place of death	Vanrhynsdorp, South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Eastern Province () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1891 South Africa 1 (0)

Biography

Born in Cape Town, he first played provincial rugby for Eastern Province. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour. He played as a forward in the 1st Test of the series, a 4–0 loss at St George's Park.^[2] Hamilton died in 1901, in Vanrhynsdorp, at the age of 38.^[3]

Test history

No.	Opponents	Results(SA 1st)	Position	Tries	Date	Venue
1.	British Isles	0–4	Forward		30 Jul 1891	Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth

See also

• List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 15

References

1. "George Henry Hamilton". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
2. "Frank Hamilton". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
3. "South Africa / Players & Officials / Frank Hamilton". Scrum. Retrieved 5 September 2010.