Jack Taylor (New Zealand rugby union)

John McLeod Taylor (12 January 1913 – 5 May 1979) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Taylor represented Otago and Wellington at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. In all, he played nine matches for the All Blacks, including six internationals, scoring 45 points in all. After World War II, Taylor remained active in rugby as a coach, selector and administrator, including a period as Wellington coach, and later as chair of the Wellington Rugby Union management committee.[2]

Jack Taylor

Birth name	John McLeod Taylor
Date of birth	(1913-01-12)12 January 1913
Place of birth	Mataura, New Zealand
Date of death	5 May 1979(1979-05-05) (aged 66)
Place of death	Wellington, New Zealand
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	77 kg (170 lb)
School	Wyndham District High School
Notable relative(s)	Justin Marshall (nephew)[1]
Occupation(s)	Public servant
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback All Black No. 435 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1933–38 1939–40 Otago Wellington 35 10 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1937–38 New Zealand 6 (24) Teams coached Years Team Wellington

References

1. "Ospreys star Marshall sparks new craze". Wales Online. 29 August 2006. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
2. Knight, Lindsay. "Jack Taylor". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 24 April 2020.