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Sam Whitelock

1988 - Today

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Samuel Lawrence Whitelock (born 12 October 1988) is a New Zealand former rugby union player. Whitelock played 153 tests for New Zealand between 2010 and 2023, and is the youngest New Zealander to reach 100 tests. He is the fastest player ever to reach 100 international appearances, achieving the feat eight years and two months after his test debut. Whitelock was the winner of New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year in 2017. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Sam Whitelock is the 37th most popular rugby player, the 266th most popular biography from New Zealand and the 8th most popular New Zealander Rugby Player.

Sam Whitelock is most famous for being a key player for the New Zealand national rugby union team, the All Blacks, where he has earned acclaim for his leadership and performance as a lock. He is also known for his significant contributions to the team's success in multiple Rugby World Cups.

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS

Among rugby players, Sam Whitelock ranks 37 out of 35. Before him are Sarah Hirini, Brodie Retallick, Nicolás Sánchez, George Gregan, Gareth Thomas, and Owen Farrell. After him are Merab Kvirikashvili, Kieran Read, Josua Tuisova, Schalk Burger, Martin Johnson, and George North.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1988, Sam Whitelock ranks 1,406. Before him are Jessica Watkins, Thomas Heurtaux, Erik Berg, Elías Hernández, Garry Bocaly, and Qays Shayesteh. After him are Chad Haga, Robelis Despaigne, Kate Alexa, Yannick Sagbo, Bruno Mezenga, and Teodor Peterson.

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In New Zealand

Among people born in New Zealand, Sam Whitelock ranks 266 out of 303. Before him are Jesse Sergent (1988), Patrick Bevin (1991), Sam Bewley (1987), Ryan Thomas (1994), Aron Baynes (1986), and Ladyhawke (1979). After him are Sarah Ulmer (1976), Kosta Barbarouses (1990), Bic Runga (1976), Ethan Mitchell (1991), Daniel McLay (1992), and Kieran Read (1985).

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS In New Zealand

Among rugby players born in New Zealand, Sam Whitelock ranks 8. Before him are Dan Carter (1982), Richie McCaw (1980), Sonny Bill Williams (1985), Beauden Barrett (1991), Sarah Hirini (1992), and Brodie Retallick (1991). After him are Kieran Read (1985), Portia Woodman (1991), Kelly Brazier (1989), Theresa Fitzpatrick (1995), Tyla Nathan-Wong (1994), and Ruby Tui (1991).

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