US EditionWallaby White to Retire From Test Rugby After Lions Series Finale
SYDNEY, JUL 31 – Nic White ends his international career with 73 Test caps and will retire from all rugby by the end of 2025 as younger players prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- On Thursday, Australia scrum half Nic White announced he will retire from international rugby after Saturday night's third Test at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
- The 35-year-old veteran has been recalled for his 73rd and final Test, ending a career with two World Cups, for the Wallabies.
- In his statement, White reflected, "Rugby has given me so much to be grateful for. I've made some incredible memories, some lifelong friendships and had the opportunity to see the world," White said.
- Australia must win to avoid a 3-0 series sweep, with Tate McDermott again energising the bench after last week's 29-26 defeat in Melbourne.
- Post-Retirement, White will link with the Western Force for Super Rugby AUS before retiring from all rugby at the end of 2025.
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Wallaby scrumhalf Nic White retires ahead of Springbok Tests
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt insisted on Thursday on picking retiring scrumhalf Nic White for the third British and Irish Lions Test was not a sentimental decision and he was banking on the veteran to help rally his “deflated” team. Australia’s team warm up during a training session in Sydney © Saeed KHAN / AFP White replaces Jake Gordon for his 73rd and last Test after announcing his retirement from the international game following the clash in …
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Tupou and White return as Wallabies aim to avoid a British and Irish Lions' series sweep
SYDNEY (AP) — Taniela Tupou has been recalled at tighthead and Nic White will return for his final international appearance in a reworked Wallabies lineup trying to prevent the British and Irish Lions completing a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday night.
Tupou and White return as Wallabies aim to avoid a British and Irish Lions’ series sweep
SYDNEY (AP) — Taniela Tupou has been recalled at tighthead and Nic White will return for his final international appearance in a reworked Wallabies lineup trying to prevent the British and Irish Lions completing a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday…
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