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John Thornett
Australian rugby union player (1935-2019) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 83
John Edward Thornett, MBE was an Australian rugby union player, who played 37 Tests for Australia between 1955 and 1967 and made an additional 77 representative match appearances.
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2019Died4 January 20192013World Rugby Hall of FameAward2000Australian Sports MedalAward1966Member of the Order of the British EmpireAward1935Born30 March 1935
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ClubYears
Australia1955-1967
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He captained Australia in 16 Test matches and on an additional 47 tour matches on the eight international rugby tours he made with Wallaby squads.
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2019 · aged 83
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