Alun John Donovan (born 5 October 1955) is a Welsh former rugby union international.
Born in Abercrave, Donovan attended Maesydderwen School and St Paul's College, Cheltenham.
[1] Donovan, capped five times for Wales, was a utility back with Swansea and Cardiff.
[2] On his Wales debut, against Australia in Sydney in 1978, Donovan started as the fullback, with injuries meaning J. P. R. Williams was required in the back row.
[3] Further injury issues delayed his return, but he added four further caps in 1981 and 1982, playing as a centre.