William Alexander Burnet (8 July 1912 — 19 August 2001) was a Scottish international rugby union player.

Bill Burnet
Full nameWilliam Alexander Burnet
Date of birth(1912-07-08)8 July 1912
Place of birthPollokshields, Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death19 August 2001(2001-08-19) (aged 89)
Place of deathHelensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second-row
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1934–36 Scotland 8 (0)

Burnet was born in Pollokshields and educated at Loretto School.[1]

A forward, Burnet played for West of Scotland and was captain of Fettesian-Lorettonian.[2]

Burnet gained eight Scotland caps, debuting against Wales at Murrayfield for his only appearance in 1934, before being a team regular over the next two years. One of his caps was against the 1935–36 All Blacks.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Loretto Licked". Musselburgh News. 13 December 1935.
  2. ^ "Loss to East Rugby". Daily Record. 26 December 1935.
  3. ^ "Headingley's Visitors". The Guardian. 21 March 1935.
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