Alex Wilson (rugby union)
| Birth name | Alexander Wilson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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[edit]
- ^ a b "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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