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David Somerville (6 August 1856 – 4 February 1933) was a Scotland international rugby union player[1] He also played for the Scotland national cricket team.[2]
| Birth name | David Somerville | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 August 1856 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Leith, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 4 February 1933 (aged 76) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Amateur career
His club was Edinburgh Institution F.P.[2]
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District in their inter-city match against Glasgow District on 1 December 1877.[3]
He played for Whites Trial in their match against Blues Trial on 16 February 1878. This trial match was to try and impress the Scotland international side selectors.[4]
He played for East of Scotland District in their match against West of Scotland District on 1 March 1879.[5]
International career
He was capped six times for Scotland between 1879 and 1884 including the 1883 Home Nations Championship.[6]
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He played for the Scotland national cricket team.[2]
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