Alex Finlayson (rugby union)

Alexander Alfred James Finlayson (born 18 March 1948) is a Welsh former rugby union international.

Born and raised in Cardiff, Finlayson was capped three times for Wales in the 1974 Five Nations. He replaced Keith Hughes in the side and played in his usual position of centre, for matches against Ireland, France and England.

Finlayson, a policeman, competed for South Wales Police RFC and had a long playing career with Cardiff RFC.