Robbie Deans

Robbie Deans is Canterbury aristocracy - and comes from a long line of distinguished rugby players who have represented both the beloved province and New Zealand. He has been an assistant coach to the All Blacks, and the driving force behind the Canterbury Crusaders, one of the leading teams in the International Rugby Super 12 and Super 14 competition. Now, controversially the first Kiwi coach of the All Blacks arch nemesis - the Wallabies, he faces a challenging year of divided loyalties. With fierce pride Cantabrian rugby supporters worship the ground he walks on, and this book will capture the essence of a super coach.

About the Author:
John has previously penned Rushie, Stacy Jones, Life on the Run, the best selling biography on All Blacks great, Christian Cullen and many more. Throughout his 20 years in journalism he has worked in Auckland, Christchurch, London and San Diego. In New Zealand he has worked for the Auckland Star and Sunday Star, contributed to the New Zealand Herald and the Dominion, and is still the longest serving editor of NZ Rugby World. He is currently an Assistant Editor and Sports Editor at Sunday News.