George Whitehead (rugby union)

George Whitehead
Full nameGeorge Alexander Whitehead
Date of birth (1989-03-17) 17 March 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthBloemfontein, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb)
SchoolGrey College, Bloemfontein
UniversityUniversity of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half / Fullback
Current team Griquas
Youth career
2005–2009 Free State Cheetahs
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2011 UFS Shimlas 11 (71)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2010 Free State Cheetahs 9 (18)
2011–2015 Eastern Province Kings 50 (264)
2013 Southern Kings 17 (31)
2016 Griffons 18 (291)
2016 Cheetahs 3 (2)
2017–present Griquas 76 (786)
2018 Stormers 3 (2)
2019–2020 Cheetahs 4 (3)
Correct as of 10 July 2022

George Alexander Whitehead (born 17 March 1989) is a South African professional rugby union player for the Cheetahs in Pro14 on loan from Griquas in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge.[1] He can play as a fly-half or fullback.

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – George Whitehead". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.