Jackie Powell

For other people named John Powell, see John Powell.

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 ever players to have represented South Africa. He also played first-class cricket for Griqualand West.

Jackie Powell

Birth name	John Mercer Powell
Date of birth	(1871-12-12)12 December 1871
Place of birth	Cape Town, South Africa
Date of death	19 December 1955(1955-12-19) (aged 84)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Inside centre Fly-half Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Griquas () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1891 - 1903 South Africa 4 Correct as of 15 October 2007

Powell attended St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown in 1890.^[1]