About Jack McRae
Lived 1914 – 1977 (aged 62). Jack McRae was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Alexander McRae (29 April 1914 — 24 February 1977) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Born in Springhills, Southland, McRae was a hooker and played his rugby for Invercargill club Marist.
McRae gained two All Blacks caps in 1946, as a 32-year old against the touring Wallabies. He replaced an ill Harry Frazer at halftime in the 1st Test at Carisbrook and started as hooker in the 2nd Test at Eden Park.
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Who was Jack McRae?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Jack McRae born?
Jack McRae was born on 29 April 1914.
When did Jack McRae die?
Jack McRae died on 24 February 1977.
What was Jack McRae's occupation?
Jack McRae was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jack McRae?
Jack McRae was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack McRae. https://biography.guide/jack-mcrae/
MLA: "Jack McRae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-mcrae/.
Chicago: "Jack McRae." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-mcrae/.
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