Alex McDonald (rugby union), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Alex McDonald (rugby union)

New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1883

Place of Birth: Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 04-May-1967

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Alex McDonald (rugby union)

  • Alexander McDonald (23 April 1883 – 4 May 1967) was a New Zealand rugby union player.
  • A loose forward, McDonald represented Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1905 and 1913.
  • He played 41 matches for the All Blacks—14 as captain—including eight internationals.
  • He went on to coach both the Otago and Wellington provincial teams, and was a North Island, South Island and national selector.
  • He co-managed the All Blacks on their 1938 tour of Australia, and was assistant manager for the 1949 South African tour.

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