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 School
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	High School Old Boys
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	New Zealand	24	(63)
correct as of 2 May 2007.

Robert George Deans (19 February 1884, Christchurch, New Zealand – 30 September 1908) was a former New Zealand and Canterbury rugby union footballer. Deans entered into New Zealand rugby folklore for a disallowed try against Wales in 1905, when he claimed to score a try that would have drawn New Zealand level 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. Tragically, 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 the former Australian head coach.

See also

• High School Old Boys RFC

External links

• Bob Deans at AllBlacks.com