Don White

Who was Don White?

Donald Frederick "Don" White was an English rugby union footballer and coach.

He was educated at Wellingborough Grammar School and at the age of 17 made his debut for Northampton, playing at prop. He made his Test debut for England in 1947 against Wales as flanker. He played 13 more matches for England, his last in 1953.

White became Northampton's captain in 1954 and continued in the role until he retired from rugby in 1961 at the age of 35. He had represented his club 448 times.

In 1964 he became managing director and chairman of his family's shoe business, which received a Queen's award for export achievement in 1990.

In 1969 he became England's first national coach. He continued in the job until 1971, finishing with a record of three wins and a draw from 11 matches.