Wilfred Eldred Trenery (21 September 1867 – 23 August 1905) was an England]-born South African international rugby union player.

Wilfred Trenery
Birth nameWilfred Eldred Trenery
Date of birth(1867-09-21)21 September 1867
Place of birthHayle, England
Date of death23 August 1905(1905-08-23) (aged 37)
Place of deathKimberley, Cape Colony
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Griqualand West ()
Correct as of 19 July 2010
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891 South Africa 1 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

Trenery played provincial rugby for Griqualand West. Trenery made his only appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. He played as a forward in the 2nd Test of the three match series, at the Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley, Great Britain won the game 3–0.[1]

Trenery died in 1905, in Kimberley, at the age of 37.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Wilfred Trenery". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  2. ^ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Wilfred Trenery". Scrum. Retrieved 16 July 2010.