| 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) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Inside centre Fly-half |
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| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Griquas | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1891 - 1903 | South Africa | 4 | |
| correct as of 15 October 2007. | |||
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. He also played first-class cricket for Griqualand West.