About John Williams
Born 1940. John Williams is an Australian rugby union player.
Early life Williams was born on 28 May 1940 Post-school he became a member of the Drummoyne District Rugby Football Club backline as a winger. He played in the only Drummoyne Grand Final team in 1961 and then switched to Randwick.
Representative career He played his test matches against South Africa in 1963 and "scored one of the most famous tries in international rugby" when he clinched the Australian victory 11–9 in Johannesburg. Williams claimed a total of three international rugby caps for Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Williams?
Australian Rugby Union player
When was John Williams born?
John Williams was born on 28 May 1940 in Sydney.
What is John Williams's occupation?
John Williams is a rugby union player.
What nationality is John Williams?
John Williams is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Williams (rugby union, born 1940)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Williams. https://biography.guide/john-williams-rugby-union-player-1940/
MLA: "John Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-williams-rugby-union-player-1940/.
Chicago: "John Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-williams-rugby-union-player-1940/.
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