David Booysen


David Booysen was a South African Afrikaner professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Wigan, as a, or, i.e. number 3 or 4, or 7. David Booysen played for Wigan in the same era as fellow South African Afrikaner Attie van Heerden.

Playing career

International honours

David Booysen won cap for Other Nationalities while at Wigan against England.

Championship Final appearances

David Booysen played in Wigan's 22-10 victory over Warrington in the Championship Final during the 1925–26 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 8 May 1926.

County League appearances

David Booysen played in Wigan's victory in the Lancashire County League during the 1925–26 season.

County Cup Final appearances

David Booysen played left-, i.e. number 4, in Wigan's 11-15 defeat by Swinton in the 1925–26 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1925–26 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Wednesday 9 December 1925.