Whineray, Wilson (1935-2012), one of New Zealand’s greatest Rugby Union captains, was a brilliant front-row forward. He captained the New Zealand junior team that toured Japan in 1958. In 1957, he became a member of the All Blacks, New Zealand’s senior team. He captained the side from 1958 until he retired in 1965, after representing New Zealand 77 times, 32 of them Test matches. He was named New Zealand’s Sportsman of the Year in 1965. He was knighted in 1998. Whineray was born on July 10, 1935, in Auckland. He died on Oct. 22, 2012. See also Rugby football .
