Jackie Powell
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John "Jackie" Powell (12 December 1871 – 19 December 1955) 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 players to have represented South Africa.
Powell attended St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown in 1890. Alongside his rugby career, he also played 17 matches of first-class cricket for Griqualand West between the 1892–93 and 1913–14 seasons.
External links
- Poland, Marguerite (2008). . Fernwood Press. ISBN 978-1-874950-86-8.
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| Preceded byAlex Frew | Springbok Captain 1903 | Succeeded byPaddy Carolin |