John McLeod Taylor (12 January 1913 – 5 May 1979) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Taylor represented and 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.

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1913 births

1979 deaths

People from Mataura

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Jack Taylor (rugby union, born 1913)