Bob McLean (rugby union)

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Bob McLean
Birth nameRobert Alexander McLean [1]
Date of birth(1949-01-21)21 January 1949 [1]
Place of birthSydney [1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) number 8 [1]
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1971 [1] Wallabies 5 [1] (3 [1] )

Robert Alexander "Bob" McLean (born 21 January 1949) is a former rugby union player who represented Australia.

McLean, a number 8, was born in Sydney and claimed a total of 5 international rugby caps for Australia.

McLean played first grade rugby for three clubs: Sydney University, Eastern Suburbs and Manly. Playing in excess of 150 games as a back row forward. His goal kicking ability was a handy addition to his goal scoring ability (10 tries in 1978 and 8 tries in 1979 for the Manly club) and won him the Roscoe Fay Memorial Trophy in 1979.

In his younger years, McLean had shown immense talent as a cricketer but time and university commitments led McLean down the path of rugby.

For more information see: http://manlyrugby.com.au/images/Annual_Reports/Annual_Report_1979.pdf.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Scrum.com player profile of Bob McLean". Scrum.com. Retrieved 12 July 2010.