Full name Frederic Stokes
Born
July 12, 1850, Greenwich
Died
February 7, 1929, Inhurst Ho, Berks (aged 78 years 210 days)
Major teams England
Position Forward
|
Span | Mat | Start | Sub | Goals | Tries | Conv | Pens | Drop | GfM | Won | Lost | Draw | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Tests | 1871-1873 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
Test debut | Scotland v England at Edinburgh, Mar 27, 1871 match details |
Last Test | Scotland v England at Glasgow, Mar 3, 1873 match details |
Test Statsguru | Main menu | Career summary | Match list | Tournament list |
Rugby educated Frederic Stokes was captain of Blackheath, one of London's first rugby clubs, when early in 1871 he accepted a challenge from Scotland to raise a 20-man side to take to Edinburgh to play in what was to be the first international. He captained the England team in their first three internationals (1871-73) and in 1874 became president of the fledgling RFU. He was described as a "brilliant forward, being always on the ball, and often making excellent runs …can also play at capital form at half-back, is a sure tackle and a first-rate drop or place-kick". A good golfer, he also played first-class cricket for Kent. Four of his brothers also played for Blackheath.
Martin Williamson
Communication error please reload the page.