Michael Peter Purcell (6 September 1945 – 5 January 2016) was an Australian rugby union player who represented his country. He was born in Brisbane. Purcell, a flanker and lock, was born in Brisbane, Queensland and claimed a total of 3 international rugby caps for Australia. He died at the age of 70 in January 2016. References Australian rugby union players Australia international rugby union players 1945 births 2016 deaths Rugby union flankers Rugby union locks Rugby union players from Brisbane