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Donald Grant (rugby union)
Donald Grant (30 December 1892 – 8 December 1962) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. Grant played as a Wing.[1] Rugby Union careerAmateur careerGrant played for London Scottish.[2] Provincial careerGrant played for the English county team East Midlands.[3] He played for the Whites Trial side against the Blues Trial side on 21 January 1911, while still with London Scottish, scoring a try in the match in a 26-19 win for the Whites.[4] International careerGrant played 2 matches for Scotland, both in the Five Nations tournament.[5] He remains the youngest player to play on the Wing for Scotland. His first start was at the age of 18 years and 36 days.[6] His debut was against Wales on 4 February 1911 at Inverleith. Wales won the match 32 - 10.[7] The Glasgow Herald noted that Grant as 'the schoolboy member of the team, took a long time to find his feet, and did his best work in Scotland's last despairing rally.'[2] His final match was against Ireland on 25 February 1911 at Inverleith. Ireland won the match 16 - 10.[8] Grant had a kick at goal in the first half but it went right of the post; and his similar conversion kick in the second half also missed. Nevertheless he combined with Carl Ogilivy to good effect throughout the match.[9] References
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