John Henry Gardner (30 January 1870 – 5 March 1909) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Gardner has the distinction of being the first player to represent the New Zealand national team before gaining provincial representation. He was a member of the New Zealand team on their 1893 tour of Australia, playing in four matches. He did not win a test cap, as New Zealand did not play its first full international match until 1903. After the tour of Australia, Gardner represented South Canterbury at a provincial level for two seasons, and captained the side in 1894.
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30 January 1870 Timaru, New Zealand
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Died |
5 March 1909 (aged 39) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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