Harry Morkel
| Full name | Hendrik Johannes Louw Morkel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 December 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Kimberley, South Africa | ||
| Date of death | 16 July 1956 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Strand, South Africa | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Lock | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Western Province | |||
| correct as of 19 July 2010. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1921 | South Africa | 1 | (0) |
| correct as of 19 July 2010. | |||
Hendrik Johannes Louw "Harry" Morkel (8 December 1888 – 16 July 1956) was a South African international rugby union player. He was born in Kimberley and first played provincial rugby for Western Province. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during their 1921 tour of New Zealand. He played as a lock for the 1st Test of the series, a 13–5 loss at Carisbrook.[1] Morkel died in 1956, in Strand, at the age of 67.[2]
References
- ↑ "Harry Morkel". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
- ↑ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Harry Morkel". Scrum. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
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