John debuted for the Wallabies in 1991 and captained them from 1996 until the end of his test career in 2001.

He participated in two successful World Cup campaigns captaining the latter in 1999, and led Australia through three Bledisloe Cup and two Tri-Nations victories.

He also led the Wallabies to their first ever series victory over the British and Irish Lions.

John is a founder of the Mettle Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chandler McLeod Group and a Director of International Quarterback.

He is on the board of the Australian Rugby Union, GRM International, The Sport Australia Hall of Fame and International Quarterback, is a columnist with the Australian Financial Review, a lecturer at the University of Notre Dame in Sydney and consults to major Australian companies including BT Financial Group, Qantas and Salmat.

John was appointed to the SAHOF Board in May 2005 and chairs the Captains’ Forum Portifolio.

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