Jack Taylor (rugby union, born 1913)

John McLeod Taylor (12 January 1913 – 5 May 1979) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Taylor represented Otago and Wellington at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. In all, he played nine matches for the All Blacks, including six internationals, scoring 45 points in all. After World War II, Taylor remained active in rugby as a coach, selector and administrator, including a period as Wellington coach, and later as chair of the Wellington Rugby Union management committee.

Jack Taylor

Birth name	John McLeod Taylor
Date of birth	(1913-01-12)12 January 1913
Place of birth	Mataura, New Zealand
Date of death	5 May 1979(1979-05-05) (aged 66)
Place of death	Wellington, New Zealand
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	77 kg (170 lb)
School	Wyndham District High School
Notable relative(s)	Justin Marshall (nephew)
Occupation(s)	Public servant
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1933–38 Otago 35 () 1939–40 Wellington 10 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1937–38 New Zealand 6 (24) Coaching career Years Team Wellington