John "Jackie" Powell (12 December 1871 – 19 December 1955) was a rugby union player who represented South Africa 4 times, once as captain.

At 19 years 260 days, he is one of the youngest ever players to have represented South Africa.

Powell attended St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown in 1890.

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