Francis Jervis

Francis Mahon Jervis (26 December 1870 – 20 December 1952) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Jervis represented Auckland. He was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1893 tour of Australia, playing in 10 of the 11 matches and scoring 38 points in all, making him the highest scorer on tour.[1]

Francis Jervis
Birth nameFrancis Mahon Jervis
Date of birth(1870-12-26)26 December 1870
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death20 December 1952(1952-12-20) (aged 81)
Place of deathLower Hutt, New Zealand
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
Notable relative(s)Martin Crowe (great grandson)
Jeff Crowe (great grandson)
Occupation(s)Bank officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
All Black No. 26
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1889–94 Auckland 14 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1893 New Zealand 0 (0)

His great grandsons are former New Zealand cricketers, Martin and Jeff Crowe through his daughter Ngaire.

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Doss Jervis". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 20 December 2015.


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