Bill McLean

William Malcolm McLean (28 February 1918 – 9 December 1996) was an Australian soldier and a state and national representative rugby union player who captained the Wallabies in five Test matches immediately after World War II.

This article is about the Australian soldier and rugby player. For the Scottish trade union leader, see Bill McLean (trade unionist). For the Scottish politician, see Billy McLean (politician).

Bill McLean
Birth nameWilliam Malcolm McLean
Date of birth28 February 1918
Place of birthIpswich, Queensland
Date of death9 December 1996
SchoolBrisbane State High School
Notable relative(s)Jeff, Peter & Paul McLean
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1938–1951 GPS Rugby ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1939–1952 Queensland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1946–1947 Australia 5
Coaching career
Years Team
1951–1952
1951–1952		 Queensland
Australia
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