Alex Wilson (rugby union)
| Full name | Alexander Wilson | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 July 1874 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 6 October 1932 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Devonport, New Zealand | ||
| Occupation(s) | Storeman[1] | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Forward | ||
| New Zealand No. | 79 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1896–1902 | Auckland | 11 | |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1897 | New Zealand | 0 | (0) |
Alexander Wilson (28 July 1874 – 6 October 1932) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, Wilson represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1897 tour of Australia. He played eight matches on that tour including the games against Queensland and New South Wales.[2]
Wilson died at his home in Devonport, Auckland, on 6 October 1932, and was buried at O'Neill's Point Cemetery.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Obituary: Mr. Alexander Wilson". New Zealand Herald. 7 October 1932. p. 12. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ↑ Knight, Lindsay. "Alex Wilson". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
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