David Booysen (rugby league)

David Booysen was a South African Afrikaner professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan,[2] as a centre, or scrum-half.[1][3] David Booysen played for Wigan in the same era as fellow South African Afrikaner Attie van Heerden.

David Booysen
Personal information
Full nameDavid Booysen
BornSouth Africa
Playing information
PositionCentre, Scrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1924–29 Wigan 156 52 2 160
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Other Nationalities ≥1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]

Playing career

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International honours

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David Booysen won cap(s) for Other Nationalities while at Wigan against England.

Championship final appearances

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David Booysen played scrum-half in Wigan's 22-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926.[4]

County League appearances

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David Booysen played in Wigan's victory in the Lancashire League during the 1925–26 season.[5]

County Cup Final appearances

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David Booysen played at centre in Wigan's 11-15 defeat by Swinton in the 1925–26 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1925–26 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Wednesday 9 December 1925.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org (RL)". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Heritage Numbers - In Debut Order". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  4. ^ "1925–1926 Championship Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 27 August 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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