John Raper
AustraliaunknownMaleb. 19388.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Raper is a legendary former rugby league player and one of the sport's greatest forwards, known for his exceptional skills and leadership on the field. He played for the St. George Dragons in the NSWRL during the 1950s and 1960s and is a member of the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame. Raper's impact on the game has been profound, earning him recognition as one of the finest players in rugby league history.
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John Raper dominated the lock position and was a teammate of Reg Gasnier.
Forget the ‘spine’ players. This position is now the most important in rugby leagueThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-09
Australia· 2026-08-09
Raper’s father John was a NSW selector.
NSW Blues, Queensland Maroons’ number 14’s in Connor Watson, Kurt Mann to play decisive roleThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-06-16
Australia· 2025-06-16
