Tom Mellett

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Tom Mellet
Birth nameThomas Brown Mellet
Date of birth(1871-08-29)29 August 1871
Place of birthPotchefstroom, South Africa
Date of death29 July 1943(1943-07-29) (aged 71)
Place of deathDurban, South Africa
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)
1896 South Africa 1 (0)
Correct as of 19 July 2010

Thomas Brown Mellet (29 August 1871 – 29 July 1943) was a South African international rugby union player. He was born in Potchefstroom and first played provincial rugby for Griqualand West (now known as the Griquas). He made his only Test appearance for South Africa during Great Britain's 1896 tour. He played as a forward in the 2nd Test of the series, an 8–17 South Africa loss at the Wanderers Ground.[1] Mellet died in 1943, in Durban, at the age of 71.[2]

References[edit]

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