Bob O'Dea

Robert John O'Dea (27 January 1930 – 16 July 1986) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, O'Dea represented Thames Valley at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1953–54 tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America. He played five matches on that tour but did not appear in any internationals.[1]

Bob O'Dea

O'Dea in 1953
Birth name	Robert John O'Dea
Date of birth	27 January 1930
Place of birth	Gisborne, New Zealand
Date of death	16 July 1986 (aged 56)
Place of death	Te Puna, New Zealand
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	93 kg (205 lb)
School	Morrinsville District High School
Notable relative(s)	Ben O'Dea (grandson) Sam O'Dea (grandson) Edwin O'Dea (grandson)
Occupation(s)	Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker All Black No. 562 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1951–55 Thames Valley 30 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1953–54 New Zealand 0 (0)

O'Dea's grandsons, Edwin, Ben and Sam O'Dea, are noted beach volleyball players.[2]

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Bob O'Dea". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
2. "O'Dea brothers claim beach volleyball bronze for New Zealand". New Zealand Herald. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.