Lennard Stokes

Lennard Stokes
BornLennard Stokes
(1856-02-12)12 February 1856
Died3 May 1933(1933-05-03) (aged 77)
Alton, Hants
SchoolSydney College, Bath
UniversityGuy's Hospital Medical School
Occupationdoctor
Rugby union career
Position Three-quarters
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1874-81 Guy's Hospital FC
1873-81 Blackheath FC
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1875-1881 England 12

Dr. Lennard Stokes was a rugby union international who represented England from 1875 to 1881. He also captained his country on five occasions, notably in the first ever match against Wales. Like his brother Frederick Stokes, after captaining his country he went on to become the president of the Rugby Football Union.