About Jon White
Born 1935. Jon White is an Australian rugby union player.
Biography
White was born in Wollongong, but the family moved west to Cumnock and White commenced playing rugby union while boarding at The King's School, Parramatta. After leaving school he played with Yeoval club. White captained Central West against New Zealand and South African sides, and was selected for NSW Country.
He debuted as a Wallaby in 1958 against New Zealand, playing in the second row. For the rest of his Wallaby career he played loosehead prop, and played a significant role in the revival of Australian rugby which occurred in the 1960s.
Accolades In 2009 he was honoured in the fifth set of inductees into the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame.
He is a Life Member of the NSW Country Rugby Union.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jon White?
Australian rugby union player
When was Jon White born?
Jon White was born on 27 February 1935 in Wollongong.
What is Jon White's occupation?
Jon White is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Jon White?
Jon White is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jon White (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jon White. https://biography.guide/jon-white/
MLA: "Jon White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jon-white/.
Chicago: "Jon White." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jon-white/.
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