Andrew White (rugby union)

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]

Andrew White
White in 1924
Date of birth(1894-03-21)21 March 1894
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
Date of death3 August 1968(1968-08-03) (aged 74)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
SchoolSouthland Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1919–24 Southland ()
1927 Canterbury 4 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1921–25 New Zealand 4 (3)

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

Andrew White passport application (1924)

References

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