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Jackie Powell

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Jackie Powell
Birth nameJohn Mercer Powell
Date of birth(1871-12-12)12 December 1871
Place of birthCape Town, South Africa
Date of death19 December 1955(1955-12-19) (aged 84)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Inside centre
Fly-half
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Griquas ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891 - 1903 South Africa 4
Correct as of 15 October 2007

John "Jackie" Powell (12 December 1871 – 19 December 1955) 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. He also played first-class cricket for Griqualand West.

Powell attended St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown in 1890.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Poland 2008, p. 139.
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  • Poland, Marguerite (2008). The Boy in You: A Biography of St. Andrew's College, 1855-2005. Fernwood Press. ISBN 978-1-874950-86-8.
  • Van Lill's South African Sports Trivia
  • Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame
  • Cricinfo: John Powell
Sporting positions
Preceded by Springbok Captain
1903
Succeeded by