About Donald Macpherson
Lived 1882 – 1956 (aged 74). Donald Macpherson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Donald Gregory Macpherson (23 July 1882 — 26 November 1956) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented both the All Blacks and Scotland in international rugby.
A native of Waimate, Macpherson was a pacy Otago wing three-quarter, capped for the All Blacks in a one-off Test against Australia in Dunedin in 1905. The match took place while their first choice players (the "Originals") were en route to a tour of the British Isles. He continued competing for Otago until 1907 and also played varsity rugby for Otago University.
Macpherson played rugby with London Hospital during his medical studies and adopted the nickname "Wee Mac". He made two appearances for Scotland in the 1910 Five Nations Championship, against England and Ireland.
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Who was Donald Macpherson?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Donald Macpherson born?
Donald Macpherson was born on 23 July 1882.
When did Donald Macpherson die?
Donald Macpherson died on 26 November 1956.
What was Donald Macpherson's occupation?
Donald Macpherson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Donald Macpherson?
Donald Macpherson was New Zealand.
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