John Tait (rugby union)

John Noel Tait (born August 14, 1973) is a Canadian former rugby union player.

John Tait
Date of birth (1973-08-14) August 14, 1973
Place of birthOrangeville, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight242 lb (110 kg; 17 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997-2003
2003-2005
Cardiff Blues
CA Brive
140
4
(30)
(5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–2002  Canada 37 (5)
Coaching career
Years Team
-present  Canada
Medal record
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoTeam competition
World Cup 7s
Silver medal – second place2013 RussiaTeam competition

He played 37 games for Canada. His brother is Luke Tait, who also plays on the Canadian national rugby team.

He was the head coach of the Canadian National Senior Women sevens team,[1] and coached the 2016 Canadian Women's 7 team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He is currently the Technical director for British Columbia Rugby.

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