Kenneth John Taylor is a former rugby union

Rugby union

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 player from New Zealand

New Zealand

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. He was successful at provincial level for Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay Rugby Union

The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union is the governing body of rugby union in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand. The union is based in Napier.-Representative rugby:...

 and in the New Zealand Colts team, but only played a single non-test match for the All Blacks

All Blacks

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Career

Taylor was born in Napier

Napier, New Zealand

Napier is a New Zealand city with a seaport, located in Hawke's Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. The population of Napier is about About 18 kilometres south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighboring cities are often called "The Twin Cities" or "The Bay Cities"...

 and brought up in central Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand. Hawke's Bay is recognised on the world stage for its award-winning wines. The regional council sits in both the cities of Napier and Hastings.-Geography:...

. He was first selected at provincial level in 1977 and scored a try against the British Lions in his first season. The following year he was selected for the New Zealand Colts (U21) who made a domestic tour. Taylor scored three tries in five matches. He was a Junior All Black (U23) in 1979 and 1980, scoring a total of 10 tries in 10 matches.

All Black

On 13 September 1980, a New Zealand XV played Fiji

Fiji national rugby union team

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. The game was not a test match but the squad were all accredited All Black caps. Selection was restricted to players who had not appeared in the season's earlier tests against Australia

Australia national rugby union team

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 and France

France national rugby union team

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. Taylor score two tries on the wing before being injured with 14 minutes remaining and replaced by Craig Wickes

Craig Wickes

Craig David Wickes was a former New Zealand rugby player. He is notable as being the second-youngest All Black ever and the only player selected while still at high school.-Career:...

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This was his only appearance for his country.

Taylor continued playing for Hawke's bay until 1985, when an injury ended his career mid-season. He played a total of 65 games for the Bay, scoring 25 tries.