William Mills (rugby union)

William Alonzo Mills (2 February 1879 – 9 October 1953) was an English international rugby union player.

William Mills

Full name	William Alonzo Mills
Date of birth	(1879-02-02)2 February 1879
Place of birth	Stoke Damerel, Plymouth, Devon, England
Date of death	9 October 1953(1953-10-09) (aged 74)
Place of death	Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1906–08 England 11 (12)

Mills, a forward, was of a lighter build than his contemporaries and excelled in open play on account of his speed. He was a product of the Devonport Ramblers and spent his career with the club's senior side Albion.^[1] From 1906 to 1908, Mills attained 11 England caps and scored four tries. His appearances included a match against the 1906–07 Springboks.^[2]

See also

• List of England national rugby union players