James Allan
New Zealand rugby player (1860-1934) · New Zealand · On the map · Athletes · Died at 73
James Allan ) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played eight games for the New Zealand national rugby union team, and was nicknamed the Taieri Giant. Allan played in the first match contested by the New Zealand team, and the New Zealand Rugby Union regard him as the first ever All Black.
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- John Schwalger Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
- Jon Preston Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
- Norm Maxwell Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
- Murray Pierce Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
Bruce Deans Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
Saimone Taumoepeau Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
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New Zealand1884
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Country
New Zealand
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1860 to 1934 · aged 73