John Thomas Taylor (1877–1951) was a rugby union international who represented

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from 1897 to 1905,John Taylor Profile on scrum.com
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He also captained his country.

Early life

John Taylor was born on 26 May 1877 in Whitwood Mere, Castleford, Yorkshire.

Rugby union career

Taylor made his international debut on 6 February 1897 at

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in the

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match. Of the 11 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions. He played his final match for England on 18 March 1905 at

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match.

References

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