Johnny Raper
Australian rugby league footballer, coach and administrator (1939-2022) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 82
John William Raper was an Australian professional rugby league footballer and coach. Nicknamed "Chook", he was a lock-forward who earned a then-record of 33 Test caps in the Australia national team between 1959 and 1968. He also played six World Cup games between 1960 and 1968.
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Matthew Johns Also at New South Wales rugby league team
Nate Myles Also at Australia national rugby league team
Nick Youngquest Also at St. George Illawarra Dragons
Ray Lindwall Also at St. George Dragons
Stuart Webb Also at St. George Illawarra Dragons
Jack Hickey Also at Australia national rugby league team
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Raper captained Australia on eight occasions from 1967 to 68 and played in eight consecutive NSWRFL first-grade grand final victories for the St. George Dragons club. He was named as one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.