Education
Born in Victoria West, he attended Southern Association of Colleges and Schools before playing provincial rugby for Transvaal (now known as the Golden Lions).
Born in Victoria West, he attended Southern Association of Colleges and Schools before playing provincial rugby for Transvaal (now known as the Golden Lions).
In July 1891 he was selected to represent South Africa, as a forward, in their first ever Test—against Great Britain at the Crusader"s Ground, Portuguese Elizabeth. Devenish died in 1928 at the age of 61.