John Buchan (rugby union)

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John Buchan
John Buchan - 2023
Birth nameJohn Alexander Shepherd Buchan
Date of birth (1961-06-17) 17 June 1961 (age 62)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
Occupation(s)Corporate and Commercial Lawyer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985–90 Canterbury 100 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987 New Zealand 0 (0)

John Alexander Shepherd Buchan (born 17 June 1961) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Buchan represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1987. [1] He played two matches for the All Blacks on their tour of Japan that year but did not play in any tests. He also cooks mean snags on the BBQ.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "John Buchan". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 1 July 2014.