George Sanderson (rugby union) explained

George Sanderson
Full Name:George Alfred Sanderson
Birth Date:9 August 1881
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Death Place:Hammersmith, England
School:Royal High School
Position:Forward
Repyears1:1907–08
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:3

George Alfred Sanderson (9 August 1881 — 23 November 1957) was a Scottish international rugby union player.[1]

Sanderson was born in Edinburgh and educated at Royal High School.[2]

A forward, Sanderson made his debut for Scotland against Wales at Inverleith during the 1907 Home Nations, in which they claimed the triple crown. He played all three of Scotland's matches and contributed a try against Ireland. His fourth and final cap came the following year at Lansdowne Road.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rugby Football History . www.rugbyfootballhistory.com.
  2. News: Death of former Scotland player . . 23 November 1957.
  3. News: Scottish Team To Meet Wales . . 13 January 1907.