David Maurice Emanuel (23 June 1934 — 21 February 2021) was an Australian

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international. Emanuel, born in Sydney, was the only son of artist

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. Educated at both Trinity Grammar School and

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, he excelled at swimming in his youth, competing at the GPS Championships. An Eastern Suburbs player, Emanuel gained

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selection the first time for the 1955 tour of New Zealand, which he spent as reserve lock. His debut cap came in Brisbane two years later against the

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, playing out of position as a back row forward. He appeared at lock in all five Tests of the 1957–58 tour of Britain, Ireland and France, then in a further three home Tests against the

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team, finishing his career with nine Wallabies caps. Emanuel, who was Jewish, is a member of the Maccabi Hall of Fame.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Emanuel, David 1934 births 2021 deaths Australian rugby union players Australia international rugby union players Jewish rugby union players Jewish Australian sportspeople Rugby union players from Sydney Rugby union locks Eastern Suburbs RUFC players People educated at Trinity Grammar School (New South Wales) People educated at Sydney Grammar School New South Wales rugby union team players 20th-century Australian sportsmen

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