Don Strachan

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

Don Strachan

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

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]

See also

• List of Australia national rugby union players