Alexander McDonald (23 April 1883 – 4 May 1967) was a New Zealand

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player. A loose forward, McDonald represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, between 1905 and 1913. He played 41 matches for the All Blacks including 14 as captain. McDonald played in eight internationals, including the famous "''

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. 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

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on 4 May 1967, and his ashes were buried in

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