1953_Australia_rugby_union_tour_of_South_Africa_and_Rhodesia

1953 Australia rugby union tour of South Africa

1953 Australia rugby union tour of South Africa

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The 1953 Australia rugby union tour of South Africa and Rhodesia was a series of 27 rugby union matches played by "Wallabies" in 1953, between June and October.

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The test series was won by the Springboks with three test wins to one.

Touring party

Wallaby captain Solomon chaired by the Springboks 1953

Of the team of 30 players, 25 were from Sydney; 1 from Newcastle – Cyril Burke; and 4 from Queensland – Tom Sweeney, Garth Jones, Gavan Horsley and Colin Forbes. The touring party consisted of:

Playing squad:

Matches

Scores and results list Australia's points tally first.

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Bibliography

  • Vivian Jenkins, ed. (1979). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook 1979–80. Rothmans Publications Ltd. ISBN 0-354-09087-9.

All found on http://trove.nla.gov.au

  • Townsville Daily Bulletin, Monday 11 May 1953 p 3
  • The Canberra Times, Monday 11 May 1953 p 3
  • Queensland Times (Ipswich), Tuesday 9 June 1953 p 3
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