Alex Wilson (rugby union)

Alex Wilson

Full name	Alexander Wilson
Date of birth	28 July 1874
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death	6 October 1932 (aged 58)
Place of death	Devonport, New Zealand
Occupation(s)	Storeman[1]
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Forward
New Zealand No.	79
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1896–1902	Auckland	11
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1897	New Zealand	0	(0)

Alexander Wilson (28 July 1874 – 6 October 1932) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, Wilson represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1897 tour of Australia. He played eight matches on that tour including the games against Queensland and New South Wales.^[2]

Wilson died at his home in Devonport, Auckland, on 6 October 1932, and was buried at O'Neill's Point Cemetery.^[1]

References

1. "Obituary: Mr. Alexander Wilson". New Zealand Herald. 7 October 1932. p. 12. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
2. Knight, Lindsay. "Alex Wilson". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 October 2015.