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Peter Whiting (rugby union)

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Peter Whiting
Birth namePeter John Whiting
Date of birth (1946-08-06) 6 August 1946 (age 78)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968–76 Auckland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1971–76 New Zealand 20 (12)

Peter John Whiting (born 6 August 1946) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Whiting represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1971 to 1976, and was known as a superb lineout expert. He played 56 matches for the All Blacks including 20 internationals.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Luxford, Bob. "Peter Whiting". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
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