David Somerville (rugby union)


David Somerville was a Scotland international rugby union player He also played for the Scotland national cricket team.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

His club was Edinburgh Institution F.P.

Provincial career

He played for Edinburgh District in their inter-city match against Glasgow District on 1 December 1877.
He played for Whites Trial in their match against Blues Trial on 16 February 1878. This trial match was to try and impress the Scotland international side selectors.
He played for [East of Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland District (rugby union)|East of Scotland District] in their match against West of Scotland District on 1 March 1879.

International career

He was capped six times for Scotland between 1879 and 1884 including the 1883 Home Nations Championship.

Cricket career

He played for the Scotland national cricket team.