John MacDonald (rugby union, born 1938)

John MacDonald
Full nameJohn Donald MacDonald
Date of birth (1938-04-05) 5 April 1938 (age 86)
Place of birthKirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
SchoolGeorge Watson’s College
UniversityRoyal Military Academy Sandhurst
Notable relative(s)Mary, née Warrack (spouse)
Occupation(s)British Army Officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1966–67 Scotland 8 (0)

Maj Gen John Donald MacDonald, CB, CBE (born 5 April 1938) is a Scottish former high ranking British Army officer with the Royal Corps of Transport and a rugby union international of the 1960s.

Born in Kirkcaldy, MacDonald attended George Watson's College and played rugby for Watsonians.[1] He was picked in the Scotland team from the London Scottish club and gained eight international caps, across the 1966 and 1967 Five Nations Championships.[2] A prop, MacDonald was adept as a place kicker, although not used in this capacity by Scotland.[3]

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References

  1. ^ "Scotland's Two New Caps v. France". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 10 January 1966.
  2. ^ Cherry, Rupert (4 December 1969). "Dorset and Wilts inspired by Macdonald's kicks". The Daily Telegraph.
  3. ^ Todd, Ian (4 December 1969). "MacDonald soon finds the range!". Daily Mirror.