Warner Dearns (ワーナー ディアンズ, Wānā Dianzu, born 11 April 2002) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Japan Rugby League One club Toshiba Brave Lupus. Born in New Zealand but moved to Japan at the age of 14 years old, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.[1]

Warner Dearns
Dearns representing Japan during the November Internationals
Date of birth (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight124 kg (273 lb; 19 st 7 lb)
SchoolRyukei Kashiwa High School
Notable relative(s)Tanya Dearns (mother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Number 8
Current team Toshiba Brave Lupus
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Toshiba Brave Lupus 47 (40)
Correct as of 13 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Japan 20 (20)
Correct as of 13 November 2024

International career

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Dearns was called for his country on 28 October 2021 for the 2021 end-of-year rugby union internationals.[2] He made his debut on 13 November in the match against Portugal.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Warner Dearns". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ "男子日本代表 追加招集および離脱選手のお知らせ". Japan Rugby Union (in Japanese). 28 October 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Portugal vs Japan". World Rugby. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
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