Ian Bruce Deans
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| Bruce Deans | |||
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| Full name | Ian Bruce Deans | ||
| Date of birth | November 25, 1960 (age 46) | ||
| Place of birth | Cheviot, Canterbury, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.79 m | ||
| Weight | 76 kg | ||
| Nickname | Diesel | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Position | Half back/Scrum-half | ||
| All Black No. | 891 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | Caps | (points) | |
| 1982-1990 | Canterbury | 116 | (?) |
| correct as of 28 January 2007. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| 1987-1989 | All Blacks | 10 | (24) |
| correct as of 29 January 2007. | |||
| Other Information | |||
| School attended | Christ's College | ||
| Notable relatives | Robbie Deans (brother) Bob Deans (great-uncle) |
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Ian Bruce Deans (born 25 November 1960) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played for the provincial side of Canterbury during the 1980's and played for two seasons for the national side, the All Blacks. He was selected to be the understudy to David Kirk in the All Black squad for the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 although he didn't play a match. His first selection came during an end of seasons tour of Japan.
[edit] Notable Family Members
Deans' brother Robbie Deans and great-uncle Bob Deans also played for the All Blacks.
