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in 1969. Of the eleven games
England played with White in charge they won three, and drew one and lost seven. He resigned as England coach in 1971, and joined Northampton's committee. He was appointed the club's honorary president for their centenary season of 1979/1980. He continued to serve on the
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President of Northampton Old Scouts RFC up until his death. Each April the club plays an over 30's v Under 30's game on a Saturday called the Don White Memorial Game, which is a well attended event. The Junior Sections play a large tournament again in Don White's
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Northampton against Coventry in 1943. He was only 17 at the time and attending Wellingborough Grammar School. He had been recommended to the Northampton team by his history teacher. White said of his debut - where he played at
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Northampton played New Zealand Services; Northampton lost 11–6. In 1947 he was selected to make his international debut for England against Wales. He collected a cross-field kick to score a
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mourners that it was necessary to set up more chairs outside the church. At the funeral, his daughter Jill said "He achieved more than most of us could in 10 lifetimes."
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footballer and coach. He was
England's first national coach from 1969 until 1971, finishing with a record of three wins and a draw from 11 matches.
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