Johnny Raper was destined
for Rugby League greatness after making his debut
for Newtown as a teenager. He was quickly lured
to St George (see my story) and soon emerged as
a dominant figure on the club and international
scene. Raper toured on three successive Roo tours.
Raper was captain when the Aussies clinched the
Ashes for the first time in England in Swinton in
1967. The game became known as the Swinton Massacre.
It was arguably Rapers finest game.
See Memorable
Matches.
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