Bob Deans

Bob Deans
Full name Robert George Deans
Date of birth 19 February 1884
Place of birth Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date of death 30 September 1908
Place of death Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 85.6 kg (189 lb)
School Christchurch Boys High
Notable relative(s) Bruce Deans (grandnephew)
Robbie Deans (grandnephew)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Centre three-quarter
New Zealand No. 129
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
1902–1908 ChCh HSOB
correct as of 7 May 2007.
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1903–1908 Canterbury 25 (-)
correct as of 2 May 2007.
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1905–1908 All Blacks 24 (63)
correct as of 2 May 2007.

Bob Deans (born Robert George Deans on 19 February 1884 in Christchurch, New Zealand – 1908) was a former All Black and Canterbury rugby union player.

Deans entered into New Zealand sport folklore for a disallowed try against Wales in 1905, when he appeared to score the try that would have won the match for New Zealand but was pulled back over the line before the referee could catch up. It was the only match that New Zealand lost in the 35 match tour.

Deans was only 24 when he died as a result of complications arising from an appendix operation.

Family members

Deans' great nephews Bruce Deans and Robbie Deans also played for Canterbury and the All Blacks. Robbie is currently Australia head coach.

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