James Sanderson (rugby union)

James Sanderson (29 January 1852 – 1930) was a Scottish international rugby union player. He played as a full back.[1]

James Sanderson

Birth name	James Lyon Playfair Sanderson
Date of birth	29 January 1852
Place of birth	Madras, India
Date of death	1930
Place of death	Havant, Hampshire, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) - Edinburgh Academicals () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1873 Scotland 1 (0)

His parents James Sanderson and Eliza Ross were from Dunbar, East Lothian. James Lyon Playfair Sanderson was born in St. George's, Madras, India as his parents moved there while his father was stationed there with the Army.

He was called up to the Scotland squad for the Scotland v England match in Glasgow, on 3 March 1873. It was his only time to represent the national side.[2]

After retiring from rugby, he moved to London to become a Haulage Contractor.

References

1. "James Sanderson - Rugby Union - Players and Officials - ESPN Scrum". ESPN scrum.
2. "Rugby Union - ESPN Scrum - Statsguru - Player analysis - James Sanderson - Test matches". ESPN scrum.