Whitehead carries the ball sparingly but effectively for a fly half, averaging nearly 14 metres per carry across 14 matches — a sign he picks his moments well rather than forcing the game. His tackle numbers are the real standout: close to six per match is a substantial defensive workload for the ten jersey, with a peak of 13 in a single game underscoring his willingness to defend in the frontline. Across three competitions and over 840 minutes, that consistency points to a player who anchors his team's defensive structure as much as he directs it.
Born on 17 March 1989, George is 37 years old, stands 183cm (6′0″) tall and weighs 88kg.
George Whitehead is a professional rugby union fly-half registered with the Sharks, the Durban-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with running the backline and steering the kicking game.
As a fly-half, George features for the Sharks across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.
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