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.[1]

Alex McDonald

Birth name	Alexander McDonald
Date of birth	(1883-04-23)23 April 1883
Place of birth	Dunedin, New Zealand
Date of death	4 May 1967(1967-05-04) (aged 84)
Place of death	Wellington, New Zealand
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward All Black No. 128 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1904–1919 Otago () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1905–13 New Zealand 8 (11)

References

1. Luxford, Bob. "Alex McDonald". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 January 2018.