Edward Little (rugby union)

Edward McMillan Little (4 November 1864 – 1 July 1945) was a Scottish-born South African international rugby union player.

Edward Little

Birth name	Edward McMillan Little
Date of birth	(1864-11-04)4 November 1864
Place of birth	Midlothian, Scotland
Date of death	1 July 1945(1945-07-01) (aged 80)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Griqualand West () - Western Province () Correct as of 19 July 2010 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1891 South Africa 2 (0) Correct as of 19 July 2010

Biography

Born in Midlothian, he first played provincial rugby for Griqualand West (now known as the Griquas), before joining Western Province.

He made his only two Test appearances for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour. Alexander was selected to play as a forward in the 1st and 3rd matches of the series, both of which South Africa lost. Little died in 1945 at the age of 80.

Test history

No.	Opponents	Results(SA 1st)	Position	Tries	Date	Venue
1.	British Isles	0–4	Forward		30 Jul 1891	Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth
2.	British Isles	0–4	Forward		5 Sep 1891	Newlands, Cape Town

See also

• List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 12