Jackie Powell
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| Jackie Powell | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Mercer Powell | ||
| Date of birth | December 12, 1871 | ||
| Place of birth | Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Date of death | July 12, 1955 (aged 84) | ||
| Nickname | Jackie | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Inside centre Fly-half |
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| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Griquas |
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| National team(s) | Caps | (points) | |
| 1891 - 1903 | South Africa | 4 | |
John "Jackie" Powell was a rugby union player who represented South Africa 4 times, once as captain. At 19 years 260 days, he is one of the youngest ever players to have represented South Africa.
[edit] References
Van Lill's South African Sports Trivia[1]
Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame[2]
