Robert John O'Dea (27 January 1930 – 16 July 1986) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, O'Dea represented Thames Valley at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1953–54 tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America. He played five matches on that tour but did not appear in any internationals.[1]
 O'Dea in 1953 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth name | Robert John O'Dea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 January 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gisborne, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 16 July 1986 (aged 56) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Te Puna, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Morrinsville District High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ben O'Dea (grandson) Sam O'Dea (grandson) Edwin O'Dea (grandson) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Farmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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O'Dea's grandsons, Edwin, Ben and Sam O'Dea, are noted beach volleyball players.[2]
