Clement Pearson Simpson OBE (13 June 1868 – 19 September 1948)[1] was an English rugby union forward who was a member of the British Isles XV that toured South Africa in 1891.
Simpson first came to note as a rugby player when he was chosen to represent Cambridge University; and earned a single sporting 'Blue' as part of the Cambridge team in The Varsity Match of 1890.
The same year he completed his university education, Simpson was invited, along with several other Cambridge players, to join Bill Maclagan's British Isles team on a tour of South Africa.
[3] Simpson's one and only international cap was the First Test against South Africa, which was played at Port Elizabeth, the tourists winning 4–0.
On his return from South Africa, Simpson joined Richmond Rugby Club, and in 1893 was selected to play for invitational touring team, the Barbarians.