About Allan Hewson
Born 1954. Allan Hewson is a New Zealand cricketer and rugby union player.
Allan Roy Hewson (born 6 June 1954) represented the New Zealand All Blacks in 19 Rugby Union internationals between 1981 and 1984. Hewson played at fullback. Since his retirement from international rugby Hewson has continued to be involved with Wellington rugby.
All Black career Hewson was born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. He played five tour matches in England, Scotland and Italy in 1979, but was not selected for the tests, as coach Eric Watson did not regard him highly. Hewson successfully converted the penalty and sealed a famous New Zealand victory in the series.
He was dropped in favour of Robbie Deans when he was only 6 points short of Don Clarke's point scoring record.
He also played cricket, and was selected as a Wicketkeeper/batsman for Wellington for one first-class season.
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New Zealand rugby union player
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Allan Hewson was born on 6 June 1954 in Lower Hutt.
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