About John Buchan
Born 1961. John Buchan is a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Alexander Shepherd Buchan (born 17 June 1961) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Buchan represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1987. He played two matches for the All Blacks on their tour of Japan that year but did not play in any tests.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Buchan?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was John Buchan born?
John Buchan was born on 17 June 1961 in Auckland.
What is John Buchan's occupation?
John Buchan is a rugby union player.
What nationality is John Buchan?
John Buchan is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Buchan (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Buchan. https://biography.guide/john-buchan-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Buchan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-buchan-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "John Buchan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-buchan-rugby-union-player/.
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