Alex McDonald (rugby union)
Alexander McDonald was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, McDonald represented 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 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.
