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My Take
Warner Dearns is a fascinating story of belonging. Born in Wellington and raised on rugby's home soil, he moved to Japan at fourteen and now anchors the lock position for Toshiba Brave Lupus while representing Japan internationally. I find the choice as compelling as the talent: a New Zealander pouring himself into the Japanese game and qualifying on residency. Still in his early twenties, he has enormous room to grow, and his aerial work already makes him a problem for opponents. He embodies how modern rugby crosses borders, and I expect him to be central to Japan's ambitions for years to come.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Warner Dearns
- Name (Japanese)
- ワーナー・ディアンズ
- Reading
- わーなー・でぃあんず
- Born
- April 11, 2002 (age 24)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- rugby union player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Warner Dearns born?
Born April 11, 2002 (age 24).
Where is Warner Dearns from?
Warner Dearns is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Warner Dearns do?
Warner Dearns works as rugby union player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.