Gary Whetton

Gary William Whetton (born 15 December 1959) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He played 180 matches for Auckland, and 58 tests (15 as captain) at lock for the All Blacks from 1981 to 1991. He serves on the Auckland Blues board and was elected Chairman in April 2012.^[1] He is the twin brother of fellow All Black Alan Whetton.

Gary Whetton

Birth name	Gary William Whetton
Date of birth	(1959-12-15) 15 December 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight	105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
School	Auckland Grammar
Notable relative(s)	Alan Whetton
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1993 Castres Olympique () Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1980–1992 Auckland 180 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1981–1991 New Zealand 58 (4)

New Zealand hosted and won the inaugural World Cup in 1987 beating France 29–9 in the final. New Zealand conceded only 52 points and scored 43 tries in six games en route to the title, beating Italy, Fiji, Argentina, Scotland, Wales and France.^[2]

The 1993 French Rugby Union Championship was won by Castres who beat Grenoble 14–11 in controversial final. Indeed a try of Olivier Brouzet is denied to Grenoble^[3] and the decisive try by Gary Whetton was awarded by the referee, Daniel Salles, when in fact the defender Franck Hueber from Grenoble touched down the ball first in his try zone. This error gave the title to Castres.^[4] Salles admitted the error 13 years later^[5] .^[6] Jacques Fouroux conflict with the Federation and who was already suspicious before the match of the referee^[7] cry out conspiracy.^[8]

Honours

• National Provincial Championship:
  • 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 (Auckland)
• Rugby World Cup:
  • 1987 (New Zealand)
• French championship:
  • 1993 (Castres)