Cowboy Saunders

Athlete

1928 – 2006

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Who was Cowboy Saunders?

Martin "Cowboy" Saunders was a South African rugby union wing. Saunders played club rugby for Paarl, Hamiltons, Villagers and Pirates and provincial rugby for Border. Although he was never capped for South Africa Saunders is considered a 'Springbok' as he represented his country on the 1951–52 South Africa rugby tour of Great Britain, Ireland and France. The touring team is seen as one of the greatest South African teams, winning 30 of the 31 matches, including all five internationals.

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Born
Nov 26, 1928
Hobhouse, Free State
Lived in
  • Hobhouse, Free State
Died
May 17, 2006
Johannesburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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