Francis Jervis

Francis Mahon Jervis (26 December 1870 – 20 December 1952) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Jervis represented Auckland. He was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1893 tour of Australia, playing in 10 of the 11 matches and scoring 38 points in all, making him the highest scorer on tour.^[1]

Francis Jervis

Birth name	Francis Mahon Jervis
Date of birth	(1870-12-26)26 December 1870
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death	20 December 1952(1952-12-20) (aged 81)
Place of death	Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
School	Auckland Grammar School
Notable relative(s)	Martin Crowe (great grandson) Jeff Crowe (great grandson)
Occupation(s)	Bank officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1889–94 Auckland 14 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1893 New Zealand 0 (0)

His great grandsons are former New Zealand cricketers, Martin and Jeff Crowe through his daughter Ngaire.

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Doss Jervis". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 20 December 2015.

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