John Tanner (rugby union)

John Tanner
Full name John Maurice Tanner
Date of birth (1927-01-11) 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
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

  1. Luxford, Bob. "John Tanner". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 May 2015.


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