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Syd de Melker

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Syd de Melker
Birth nameSydney Clarence de Melker
Date of birth(1884-03-31)31 March 1884
Place of birthKimberly, Cape Colony
Date of death1 November 1953(1953-11-01) (aged 69)
SchoolKimberly Boys High
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
? Griquas ? (?)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1903 - 1906 South Africa 2 (0)
Correct as of 3 June 2019

Syd de Melker (31 March 1884 – 1 November 1953)[1] was a Cape Colony international rugby union player who played as a centre.

He made 2 appearances for South Africa from 1903 - 1906.[2] Married to notorious female serial killer, Daisy de Melker.

References

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  1. ^ "Syd de Melker - South Africa". ESPNscrum. ESPN Inc. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Springbok Hall of Fame". Springbok Hall of Fame. Retrieved 27 May 2019.