Jackie Powell

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Jackie Powell
Rugby union career
Full name	John Mercer Powell
Date of birth	(1871-12-12)December 12, 1871
Place of birth	Cape Town, South Africa
Date of death	July 12, 1955(1955-07-12) (aged 84)
Playing career
Position	Inside centre Fly-half
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.

References

Van Lill's South African Sports Trivia
Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame
Cricinfo: John Powell

Persondata
Name	Powell, Jackie
Alternative names
Short description	South African rugby union player
Date of birth	12 December 1871
Place of birth	Cape Town, South Africa
Date of death	1955
Place of death

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