Robbie Deans
Robbie Deans
Robert Maxwell Deansis a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the head coach of Japanese club Panasonic Wild Knights. He was head coach of the Australian national team between 2008 and 2013. Deans had previously coached the Crusaders for eight seasons and was an assistant coach of New Zealand between late 2001 and 2003. As the coach of the Crusaders, Deans has won more Super rugby titles than any other. He has also coached Canterbury in the...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth4 September 1959
game trial
It's an important game for Mitch, who is re-entering the fray and he doesn't like to lose, even a trial match.
doubt foot last next remains seen side strides
They have made big strides no doubt about that, that's often what comes out of adversity. They are a better side than last year, but that's very evident. It remains to be seen how we foot it next to them.
battle wills
There's a lot of similarities between the two sides, so it really is going to be a battle of wills and of wits.
plan
It's been part of the plan from the outset.
act class delighted rugby zealand
He's a class act isn't he? I would think New Zealand rugby would be delighted to have him back on the roster.
bit both doubt guys morning ralph test
We will also test Caleb Ralph who's a bit tight, so he's potentially in doubt and we will look at both those guys in the morning before making a decision.
age age-and-aging creative looking prepared thinker
I don't think age is at all relevant. He's a creative thinker, a lateral thinker and he's always looking for opportunities. He's prepared to take a risk.