John Tanner (rugby union)
| Full name | John Maurice Tanner | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 January 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| School | Auckland Grammar School | ||
| University | University of Otago | ||
| Occupation(s) | Dental surgeon | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Second five-eighth and three-quarter | ||
| New Zealand No. | 521 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Otago Auckland |
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| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1950–54 | New Zealand | 5 | (3) |
John Maurice Tanner (born 11 January 1927) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth and three-quarter, Tanner represented Otago and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1950 to 1954. He played 24 matches for the All Blacks, including five internationals, and captained the team on two occasions.[1]
References
- ↑ Luxford, Bob. "John Tanner". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
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