Sydney "Syd" Ashley (23 February 1880 – 20 January 1959) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Cape Town, he attended Diocesan College before playing provincial rugby for Western Province. He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1903 tour. He played at centre for the 2nd Test of the series, a 0–0 draw in Kimberley.[1] Ashley died in 1959, in Somerset West, at the age of 78.[2]

Syd Ashley
Birth nameSydney Ashley
Date of birth(1880-02-23)23 February 1880
Place of birthCape Town, Cape Colony
Date of death20 January 1959(1959-01-20) (aged 78)
Place of deathSomerset West, South Africa
SchoolDiocesan College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Western Province ()
Correct as of 19 July 2010
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1903 South Africa 1 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

References

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  1. ^ "Syd Ashley". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  2. ^ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Syd Ashley". Scrum. Retrieved 5 September 2010.