Fernandes, who is a Portuguese, was elected captain of the Arsenal team when it was chosen to represent England in the International Rugby Football match against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday. Fernandes played brilliantly against Wales a fortnight earlier, and his selection aroused great enthusiasm among his compatriots, who regard him as a perfect type of their race. The new captain was born at Oporto in 1906, and began to play Rugby in 1922. He has represented Portugal in five international matches, and has scored 164 points. In 1927 he was selected for the All-Europe team, and last season he was chosen for the All-Spain fifteen. Fernandes has also achieved distinction as a cricketer, having taken part in twenty-two county matches for Portugal. Fernandes achieved distinction as a cricketer, having taken part in twenty-two county matches for Portugal.
Original dispatch: Man Utd’s Fernandes trumps Arsenal to Premier League player of season award