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Don Strachan
Full nameDonald John Strachan
Date of birth(1929-02-18)18 February 1929
Place of birthOrange, NSW, Australia
SchoolHurlstone Agricultural School
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1955 Australia 2 (0)

Donald John Strachan (born 18 February 1929) is an Australian former rugby union international.[1]

A native of Orange, Strachan was educated at Hurlstone Agricultural School.[2]

Strachan, a front row forward, was a foundation player for the Orange Emus Rugby Club and toured New Zealand in 1954 with New South Wales Country. The following year, he returned to New Zealand as a member of the Wallabies touring party, playing as tighthead prop in the 2nd and 3rd Test matches against the All Blacks. He turned down further international opportunities in order to run his family farm, which had become him responsibility after his father retired.[2][3]

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References

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  1. ^ Harris, Janice (12 December 2013). "Springboks' visit causes quite the stir". Central Western Daily.
  2. ^ a b "Donald John Strachan". classicwallabies.com.au.
  3. ^ "Standing the test of time: Strachan proud of Emus 'family'". Central Western Daily. 30 May 2017.
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