Craig Davidson (rugby union)
Craig Dugald Davidson (born 23 February 1977) is a South African former rugby union international who represented the Springboks in five Test matches.[1]
| Full name | Craig Dugald Davidson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 23 February 1977 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Davidson, born in King William's Town, was educated at Durban's Northwood School.[2]
After playing his early rugby for the Crusaders Rugby Club in Durban, Davidson debuted for the Sharks in the 1999 Currie Cup and the following year played his first Super 12 season.[3] A scrum-half, Davidson was a Test player for the Springboks in 2002 and 2003. On debut against Wales in Cape Town he scored a late try in a 19–8 win for the Springboks. He also played two Tests against Argentina and featured twice in the 2003 Tri Nations Series.[4]
By the time Davidson retired in 2006, due to injuries, he had earned 53 Currie Cup and 56 Super Rugby caps for the Sharks. In 2009 he was presented with the exclusive Freedom of the Park Award from the club.[5]
References
- Granger, Dale (24 April 2004). "Davidson's big heart puts him in Bok frame". Independent Online.
- Zama, Lungani (4 December 2011). "Craig in the espresso lane ...". Sunday Tribune (South Africa).
- "Sharks beat Highlanders in last act". The Sydney Morning Herald. 13 March 2004.
- "Sprinboks too strong for Wales". Irish Examiner. 15 June 2002.
- Lewis, Craig (4 February 2009). "Davidson honoured". Independent Online.