Bob McLean (rugby union)

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

Bob McLean

Birth name	Robert Alexander McLean
Date of birth	(1949-01-21)21 January 1949
Place of birth	Sydney
Rugby union career
Position(s) number 8 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1971 Wallabies 5 (3)

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.