Andrew White (rugby union)

Andrew White
White in 1924
Date of birth (1894-03-21)21 March 1894
Place of birth Invercargill, New Zealand
Date of death 3 August 1968(1968-08-03) (aged 74)
Place of death Christchurch, New Zealand
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 79 kg (174 lb)
School Southland Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
All Black No. 235
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1919–24
1927		 Southland
Canterbury
4		 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1921–25 New Zealand 4 (3)

Andrew White (21 March 1894 – 3 August 1968) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, White represented Southland and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1921 to 1925. He played 34 matches for the All Blacks—three as captain—including four internationals. In all he scored 48 points for the national side.[1]

White died in Christchurch on 3 August 1968,[1] and was buried at Waimairi Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Luxford, Bob. "Andrew White". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "Cemeteries database". Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 22 January 2017.


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