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New Zealand rugby union player
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Male
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Birth:
25 November 1960(Cheviot, New Zealand, Hurunui District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Ian Bruce Deans (born 25 November 1960) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He played for Canterbury during the 1980s and played for two seasons for New Zealand. He was selected to be the understudy to half-back 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. Deans also played cricket for Canterbury Country in the Hawke Cup.
Family Members
Deans' brother Robbie Deans and great-uncle Bob Deans also played for Canterbury and the All Blacks.