Age, Biography and Wiki
John Gainsford (John Leslie Gainsford) was born on 4 August, 1938 in Germiston, is a John Leslie Gainsford was South rugby union player South rugby union player. Discover John Gainsford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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John Leslie Gainsford |
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| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
4 August 1938 |
| Birthday |
4 August |
| Birthplace |
Germiston |
| Date of death |
18 November, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Paarl |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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John Gainsford Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, John Gainsford height is 1.854m and Weight 100 kg (220 lb; 15 st 10 lb).
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1.854m |
| Weight |
100 kg (220 lb; 15 st 10 lb) |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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John Gainsford Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Gainsford worth at the age of 77 years old? John Gainsford’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated John Gainsford's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
John Leslie Gainsford (August 4, 1938 – November 18, 2015) was a South African rugby union player (Springbok number 348).
He was born in Germiston.
Gainsford attended Lansdowne High School (now Windsor High School) from 1951-1955.
He displayed remarkable versatility and unwavering dedication as a young sportsman throughout his school career, earning full colours for both rugby and athletics.
His athletic prowess extended to cricket, where he represented the school's First XI.
Additionally, he excelled in track and field events, particularly as a sprinter and shot putter.
Gainsford's leadership skills were evident as he captained the school's rugby first team in his final year.
During school holidays, he played for Villager’s under-19 team.
Furthermore, he distinguished himself academically as the head boy of his school, showcasing his commitment not only to sports but also to his education.
Gainsford made his debut for Western Province at the age of 19.
Nice Guys Come Second is the title of his autobiography- and that says it all about both the man and the player.
Winners take all, was his approach to rugby, and Doc Craven said about him, “John was one who never apologised for his belief that rugby was played to be won.”
He would attack with great determination and, with his physical power and blistering speed for a big man of over six feet tall, his opponents found it a daunting task to contain him.
Quick off the mark, Gainsford could burst past the inside of his opponent or fly past him on the outside break, leaving him hopelessly stranded.
Teammate H.O. de Villiers said of him, “John’s speed, brawn and exceptional elusiveness for a man his size were major assets, but I think the real strength of the man was his almost arrogant confidence and his incredibly powerful competitive drive.
He believed there was nobody better than him and simply made it his business to transform that belief into reality.”
Before making his international debut, Gainsford was chosen for the Junior Springbok tour to the Argentine in 1959.
He scored 6 tries on the Junior Springbok tour, and in the following year, he made his Springbok debut against Scotland in Port Elizabeth.
From April 1960 to July 1967, South Africa played a total of 34 International matches.
Gainsford participated in 33 of these tests, missing only one through injury.
This was against Ireland at Newlands in 1961.
He scored two tries during the 1962 British Lions tour that contributed to South Africa's 3-0 series victory.
He scored a total of 24 points for the national team.
They bought the established sports shop, Logans (now known as "Sportsman's Warehouse") from Jack Logan.
Gainsford, Stewart, and Pickard all became directors.
Gainsford played his last test in 1967, in Johannesburg against the visiting French team.
He scored eight test tries and held the record of 33 Tests during his retirement.
After retiring from the game, Gainsford became a member of the Western Province Rugby Union executive.
In 1968, he became a Western Province under-20 selector, and started coaching Villager's under-20 teams.
In 1969, he became the coach for the Western Province's under-20 team.
In 1969, Gainsford and Dave Stewart founded Villager School Sevens.
In 1971, he was made a senior Western Province selector.
Gainsford played in 71 matches for South Africa (the Springboks), including tour games, and was known for being the most-capped Springbok centre until his record was overtaken by Japie Mulder in 2001.
Gainsford grew up in Lansdowne, Cape Town.
He was the eldest of four children.
His mother, Enid Francis Gainsford, was Australian.
She was a former Sydney swimming champion who came out to South Africa with her mother, when her mother was sent to South Africa to help train women factory workers for the Second World War effort.
It was during this time that she met his South African father, John Cecil Gainsford, and made South Africa her permanent home.
