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John Wilson (rugby league, born 1978)

John Wilson (rugby league, born 1978)

France international rugby league footballer

For other people named John Wilson, see John Wilson (disambiguation).

John Wilson (born 2 July 1978) is a former France international rugby league footballer who last played for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. Wilson previously played for the Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL). Wilson's usual position was second-row, but he had mainly played as a centre for the Catalans Dragons.

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Background

Wilson was born in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.[citation needed]

Playing career

Wilson was one of the most experienced campaigners in the fledgling Dragons outfit. Nicknamed 'Sergeant' by English Dragons followers after the Dad's Army character, he was a popular figure with fans.[2]

Wilson was named in the France squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[3]

Career highlights

References

  1. [1]
    RLP
  2. [2]
    "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  3. [3]
    "France name official squad". RLWC2008. 24 September 2008. Archived from the original on 30 September 2008. Retrieved 3 October 2008.
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