Alex McDonald (rugby union)

Alexander McDonald (23 April 1883 – 4 May 1967) 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 including 14 as captain. McDonald played in eight internationals, including the famous "Match of the Century" against Wales. 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.

McDonald died at Dunedin on 4 May 1967, and his ashes were buried in Andersons Bay Cemetery.