Background
Iggy O'Donnell, a fly-half, was born in Hillston, New South Wales and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia.
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His debut game was against Great Britain, at Sydney, on 5 August 1899. Jack was a rookie in his early twenties and had never appeared in a state match when he packed down against the tourists. Jack later made 25 appearances for New South Wales, including three against David Bedell-Sivright's British/Irish side in 1904.
He captained both Norths and NSW, but never again appeared in a Test. Jack O'Donnell died in 1956, aged 79.
Membership
Both brothers were old boys of St Ignatius' College, Riverview, members of the Sydney's famous Wallaroos Rugby Club and later North Sydney (later re-branded as Northern Suburbs).
