New Zealand rugby union player

Rugby player

Jack Colman

Birth name| John Thomas Henry Colman

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Date of birth| (1887-01-14)14 January 1887
Place of birth| Hāwera, New Zealand
Date of death| 28 September 1965(1965-09-28) (aged 78)
Place of death| Hāwera, New Zealand
Weight| 81 kg (179 lb)
Occupation(s)| Blacksmith
Rugby union career
| Position(s)|  Utility back, wing-forward

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All Black No.|  142
Provincial / State sides
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Points)
1905–1922|  Taranaki|  49|  ()
National team(s)
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Points)
1907–1908|  New Zealand|  4|  (2)

John Thomas Henry Colman (14 January 1887 – 28 September 1965) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back and wing-forward, Colman represented Taranaki at a provincial level either side of World War I, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1907 and 1908. He played six matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[1]

Colman was a blacksmith. He died in Hāwera in 1965 and was buried in Hāwera Cemetery.[2]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "John Colman". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
2. ^ "Cemetery details". South Taranaki District Council. Retrieved 22 November 2021.

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