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John Black (rugby union)

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John Black
Birth nameJohn Edwin Black
Date of birth (1951-07-25) 25 July 1951 (age 73)
Place of birthTimaru, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
SchoolTimaru Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Canterbury
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1973–80 Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1976–80 New Zealand 3 (0)

John Edwin Black (born 25 July 1951) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Black represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1976 to 1980. He played 26 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "John Black". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 December 2014.