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James Alexander MacDonald (20 December 1853 — 23 April 1928) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Newtownards, County Down, MacDonald was a pioneer of Irish rugby football and gained 13 caps as a front row forward for Ireland, including their first international against England in 1875. He captained the team his last year in 1884 and retired as Ireland's caps-record holder, later surpassed by Charles Rooke.
MacDonald also played association football for Cliftonville FC.
A physician, MacDonald attained medical degrees from Queen's College, Belfast, and the Royal University of Ireland. He had a medical practice in Taunton, Somerset, and served as chairman of the Council of the British Medical Association.
See also
List of Ireland national rugby union players
References
External links
Sandy MacDonald at ESPNscrum
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