Alexander Bennett Carmichael MBE (2 February 1944 – 27 October 2021)[1] was a Scottish rugby union international forward.
Carmichael was mainly remembered for being the victim of violence in the 1971 tour where he received five fractures of the cheekbone, yet still played until final whistle.
Carmichael had to leave the tour following the Canterbury match, as did three other players including Ray McLoughlin the loose head prop.
The Lions intended test front row, which included John Pullin of England, came together again for the Barbarians in the famous match against the All Blacks in January 1973.
Carmichael was the grandson of Alec Bennett who played football for Celtic, Rangers and Scotland in the early 20th century.