John Major (rugby union)

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John Major
Major c. 1963
Date of birth (1940-08-08) 8 August 1940 (age 83)
Place of birthWhakatane, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
SchoolWaitara High School
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1961–68 Taranaki 73 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1963–67 New Zealand 1 (0)

John Major (born 8 August 1940) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Major represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1963 and 1967. He played 24 matches for the All Blacks including one international.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "John Major". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 January 2018.