- Date of Birth18 / 02 / 1860
- Died12 / 08 / 1950
- Lions Tours1888
- Lions Origins ClubsRoxburgh County, Hawick
Robert 'Bob' Burnet went on Tour with The British & Irish Lions in 1888 to Australia and New Zealand with his brother Willie, as they became the first of 14 siblings to Tour together for the Lions.
The Hawick-born forward was vital to the Lions' success as he played in 30 of the 35 matches, scoring one try against Queensland.
Highlighting the versatility of players back then, Burnet also scored a conversion against Adelaide.
The Hawick-born forward was vital to the Lions' success as he played in 30 of the 35 matches, scoring one try against Queensland.
Highlighting the versatility of players back then, Burnet also scored a conversion against Adelaide.