John McEldowney (rugby union)

John Thompson McEldowney (26 October 1947 – 17 June 2012) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, McEldowney represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1976 and 1977. He played 10 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals.[1]

John McEldowney

Birth name	John Thompson McEldowney
Date of birth	26 October 1947
Place of birth	New Plymouth, New Zealand
Date of death	17 June 2012 (aged 64)
Place of death	New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	104 kg (229 lb)
School	New Plymouth Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop All Black No. 768 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1967–80 Taranaki 125 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1976–77 New Zealand 2 (0)

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "John McEldowney". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 27 November 2014.