John Wilson (rugby league)

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John Wilson (born July 2nd, 1978 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the Catalans Dragons in the European Super League competition. He previously played for the Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL). His usual position is second row, but he has mainly played at centre for the Catalans.

One of the most experienced campaigners in the fledgling Dragons outfit, Wilson has matured greatly at centre in 2007 and put in a number of solid performances.^{[citation needed]} Nicknamed 'Sergeant' by English Dragons followers after the Dad's Army character, he is a popular figure with fans.

[edit] Career highlights

Junior Club: Wentworthville
First Grade Debut: Round 22, Parramatta v New Zealand Warriors at Ericsson Stadium, June 30, 2000
First Grade Record: 65 appearances scoring 30 tries

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Catalans Dragons - current squad

1 Greenshields • 2 Murphy • 3 Wilson • 4 Mogg • 5 Pelo • 6 Bosc • 7 McGuire • 8 Ferriol • 9 Gorrell • 10 Guisset • 11 Raguin • 12 Croker • 13 Mounis • 14 Carlaw • 15 Griffi • 16 Elima • 17 Gossard •