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Charlie Chignell

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Charlie Chignell
Birth nameThomas William Chignell
Date of birth(1866-04-28)28 April 1866
Place of birthHeavitree, England
Date of death17 November 1952(1952-11-17) (aged 86)
Place of deathCape Town, South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Western Province ()
Correct as of 19 July 2010
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891 South Africa 1 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

Thomas William "Charlie" Chignell (28 April 1866 – 17 November 1952) was an England-born South African international rugby union player, he played provincial rugby for Western Province. Chignell 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 3rd Test of the three match series, at the Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, Great Britain won the game 4–0.[1] Chignell died in 1952, in Cape Town, at the age of 86.[2]

References

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