Bill McLean

William Malcolm McLean (28 February 1918 – 9 December 1996) was an Australian soldier and a state and national representative rugby union player. He captained the Wallabies in five Test matches immediately after World War II. Prior to his rugby career, McLean was a promising sportsman, playing as a goalkeeper in the 1938 Queensland Water Polo Team and rowing in Surf Boat crews that won the Queensland state championship in 1938. McLean made his representative debut with state selection in 1939 and was selected for the ill-fated 1939 Wallaby tour to England. However, the tour was canceled due to the outbreak of World War II. McLean's contributions to both sports and the military make him a notable figure in Australian history.More