Ben Whittaker

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Ben Whittaker
Date of birth (1989-10-10) 10 October 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Canberra, Australia
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Weight111 kg (17 st 7 lb)
School Barker College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013–2014 Biarritz 2 (0)
Correct as of 9 February 2015
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2013 Force 32 (5)
2015 Rebels 1 (0)
Correct as of 14 June 2015

Ben Whittaker (born 10 October 1989) is an Australian rugby union footballer. Whittaker played for the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby, and French side Biarritz.

His regular playing position is hooker. Whittaker made his Super Rugby debut during the 2009 Super 14 season against the Lions in Perth.


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