Bruce Deans
Ian Bruce Deans (25 November 1960 – 16 August 2019) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played for Canterbury during the 1980s and was a key part of the squad for many years. He 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 but Frano Botica and his self 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.
| Birth name | Ian Bruce Deans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 25 November 1960 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cheviot, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 16 August 2019 (aged 58) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 76 kg (12 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Christ's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Robbie Deans (brother) Bob Deans (great-uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
Deans' brother Robbie Deans and great-uncle Bob Deans also played for Canterbury and the All Blacks. Bruce Deans died of cancer on 16 August 2019, aged 58.[1]
References
- "Former All Blacks halfback Bruce Deans succumbs to cancer, aged 58". Stuff.co.nz. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
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