About Donald Cameron
Lived 1887 – 1947 (aged 60). Donald Cameron was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Donald "Don" Cameron (15 July 1887 – 25 August 1947) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played three test matches for the All Blacks in 1908, scoring one try.
He was educated at Stratford High School.
Career A goalkicker, Cameron represented Taranaki in the 1900s and in the 1910s, making his debut as a 19-year-old in 1906. Apart from playing his usual position of wing three-quarter, he also played as a centre, fullback and five-eighth while playing for Taranaki. He scored four tries in a 47–3 win against Manawatu in 1906.
His three appearances for the national side were against the touring Anglo-Welsh. He scored a try on debut, however he missed both of his conversation attempts in his final game.
Cameron was selected for the 1910 All Black team to play in Australia but withdrew and was replaced by Frank Wilson.
His father, R.H Cameron represented Taranaki in 1885.
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Who was Donald Cameron?
rugby union player, born 1887 (1887–1947)
When was Donald Cameron born?
Donald Cameron was born on 15 July 1887 in Waitara.
When did Donald Cameron die?
Donald Cameron died on 25 August 1947 in New Plymouth.
What was Donald Cameron's occupation?
Donald Cameron was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Donald Cameron?
Donald Cameron was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: Donald Cameron (rugby union, born 1887)
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