He thus became the first (and likely only) man to ever referee and play in matches in the same rugby test series. He also refereed a number of other matches in the tour: Port Elizabeth Clubs, Cape Colony, and the third and final test at Newlands on September 5, and won four to nil by Britain.
He was the first (and likely only) person to officiate and participate in matches within the same rugby test series. He also officiated several other games during the tour: Port Elizabeth Clubs, Cape Colony, and the final match at Newlands on September 5th, which resulted in a four-nil victory for Britain.