Harry Morkel
South Africa international rugby union player
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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]
BornHendrik Johannes Louw Morkel
8 December 1888
8 December 1888
Died16 July 1956 (aged 67)
Strand, South Africa
Position
Lock
Position
Lock
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