272Harry Wilkinson
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HarryWilkinson

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  • Date of Birth22 / 03 / 1903
  • Died01 / 10 / 1988
  • Lions Tours1930
  • International CapsEngland
  • Lions Origin ClubsBarbarians, Yorkshire, Halifax

English flanker Harry Wilkinson went on The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia and New Zealand in 1930.

The Halifax RUFC player impressed in the Tour matches, scoring a remarkable 14 tries in his 12 games but never cracked the Test side.

His highlights included a hat-trick against Taranaki and an appearance in the famous jersey against an Australia XV.

Son of fellow England international Harry Wilkinson – Wilkinson junior finished his rugby career with four England caps. He died on October 1 1988 at the age of 85.