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Jack Steggall

1909 – 1985

Australian rugby union player

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Lived 1909 – 1985 (aged 75). Jack Steggall was an Australian rugby union player.

John Cecil Steggall (16 September 1909 — 30 June 1985) was an Australian rugby union international.

Steggall, born in Geraldton, Western Australia, was educated at Toowoomba Grammar School. He was a South Queensland rugby league representative before he switched to rugby union when the sport got revived in Queensland in 1930, earning state honours his first season. A utility back, Steggall was capped 10 times for the Wallabies, debuting on the 1931 tour of New Zealand. He played all five Tests against the Springboks on the 1933 tour of South Africa. During his career, Steggall became the only Wallaby to have started Tests as a centre, fly half, fullback and wing.

A solicitor by profession, Steggall was the grandfather of Winter Olympians Zeke and Zali Steggall.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Steggall?

Australian rugby union player

When was Jack Steggall born?

Jack Steggall was born on 16 September 1909.

When did Jack Steggall die?

Jack Steggall died on 30 June 1985.

What was Jack Steggall's occupation?

Jack Steggall was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Jack Steggall?

Jack Steggall was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Steggall

· Wikidata: Q124222127

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