Stanley Harper
Rugby player
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Stanley Harper (29 November 1912 - 7 April 1992) was a Scotland international rugby union player.[1]
| Born | Stanley George Anthony Harper 29 November 1912 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 7 April 1992 (aged 79) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Watsonians.[2][3]
During the Second World War, he joined the Royal Navy and played for their rugby side.
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in December 1935 in the inter-city match against Glasgow.[4]
International career
Harper played in the 21 March 1942 Services International match against England for Scotland.[5] As a Services international, Harper was finally given a retrospective cap in 2023.[6]
Death
He died at Grey's Hospital in Pietermaritzburg on 7 April 1992.[7]