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Wallaby No.875, White paid tribute to the game in a statement before facing the Lions at a sold-out Accor Stadium this Saturday.
“Pulling on the gold jersey was a dream of mine when I was a young boy in Scone and to say I’ve done it 72 times, with one last crack on Saturday night, is something I’m incredibly proud of and a privilege I’ve never taken for granted,” White said.
Nic White will play his final game for the Wallabies this SaturdayCredit: Getty Images
“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.
“There’s been great competition for the nine jersey here in the Wallabies for a number of years, and it feels like the right time to pass on the baton with some more good young players coming through who will need time in the saddle leading into what’s going to be an unbelievable experience of a home Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt also highlighted the halfback’s role as a galvanising figure for Australian rugby for over a decade.
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“First and foremost, Nic is a great man to have in a squad, he’s team first all the time and he has been at the top of the game for over a decade,” Schmidt said.
“Having coached against Whitey, and now worked with him in the Wallabies environment, he’s the ultimate competitor.”
All nine matches of The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia are live & on demand on Stan Sport, with Wallabies Tests in 4K. All Test matches live and free on Channel 9 & 9Now.
Wallaby No.875, White paid tribute to the game in a statement before facing the Lions at a sold-out Accor Stadium this Saturday.
“Pulling on the gold jersey was a dream of mine when I was a young boy in Scone and to say I’ve done it 72 times, with one last crack on Saturday night, is something I’m incredibly proud of and a privilege I’ve never taken for granted,” White said.
Nic White will play his final game for the Wallabies this SaturdayCredit: Getty Images
“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.
“There’s been great competition for the nine jersey here in the Wallabies for a number of years, and it feels like the right time to pass on the baton with some more good young players coming through who will need time in the saddle leading into what’s going to be an unbelievable experience of a home Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt also highlighted the halfback’s role as a galvanising figure for Australian rugby for over a decade.
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“First and foremost, Nic is a great man to have in a squad, he’s team first all the time and he has been at the top of the game for over a decade,” Schmidt said.
“Having coached against Whitey, and now worked with him in the Wallabies environment, he’s the ultimate competitor.”
All nine matches of The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia are live & on demand on Stan Sport, with Wallabies Tests in 4K. All Test matches live and free on Channel 9 & 9Now.
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