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John Tanner (rugby union)

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John Tanner
Tanner in 1953
Birth nameJohn Maurice Tanner
Date of birth(1927-01-11)11 January 1927
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death5 October 2020(2020-10-05) (aged 93)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Occupation(s)Dental surgeon
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second five-eighth and three-quarter
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Otago ()
- Auckland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950–54 New Zealand 5 (3)

John Maurice Tanner (11 January 1927 – 5 October 2020) was a 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]

Tanner died in Auckland on 5 October 2020.[1]

References

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