John Tanner (rugby union)
Tanner in 1953 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | John Maurice Tanner 11 January 1927 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 5 October 2020 (aged 93) 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 | Dental surgeon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- ^ a b Luxford, Bob. "John Tanner". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 May 2015.