Career
A tall right-arm fast-medium bowler from Rhodesia, Lawrence was part of a new-look South African team for the series against New Zealand in 1961-1962. He took 8 for 53 in the Second Test in 1961-1962. His best first-class bowling figures were 8 for 42 (after taking 3 for 56 and making 32 not out at number 10 in the first innings) for Rhodesia against Western Province in 1965-1966.
He played for Rhodesia from 1952-1953 to 1965-1966, then two matches for Natal Bachelor in 1966-1967.
Lawrence"s son Stephen was a leading Australian rules football player in the 1990s.
