About John Tanner
Lived 1927 – 2004 (aged 76–77). John Tanner was a New Zealand rugby union player and dentist.
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.
Tanner died in Auckland on 5 October 2020.
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Who was John Tanner?
New Zealand rugby union player (1927–2020)
When was John Tanner born?
John Tanner was born on 11 January 1927 in Auckland.
When did John Tanner die?
John Tanner died in 2004.
What was John Tanner's occupation?
John Tanner was a rugby union player and dentist.
What nationality was John Tanner?
John Tanner was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Tanner (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Tanner. https://biography.guide/john-tanner-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Tanner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-tanner-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "John Tanner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-tanner-rugby-union-player/.
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