Gary Whetton

Gary Whetton
Full name Gary William Whetton
Date of birth (1959-12-15) 15 December 1959
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
School Auckland Grammar
Notable relative(s) Alan Whetton
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Lock
New Zealand No. 827
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1993 Castres Olympique
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
19801992 Auckland 180
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
19811991 New Zealand 58 (4)

Gary William Whetton (born 15 December 1959) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He played 180 matches for Auckland, and 58 tests (15 as captain) at lock for the All Blacks from 1981 to 1991. He serves on the Auckland Blues board and was elected Chairman in April 2012.[1] He is the twin brother of fellow All Black Alan Whetton.

References

  1. "Gary Whetton elected as new chairman of the Blues" (Press release). The Blues. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2012.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Wayne Shelford
All Blacks Captain
19901991
Succeeded by
Sean Fitzpatrick


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