Warner Dearns (ワーナー ディアンズ, Wānā Dianzu, born 11 April 2002) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Japan Rugby League One club Toshiba Brave Lupus. Born in New Zealand, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.^[1]

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Warner Dearns

Dearns representing Japan during the November Internationals
Date of birth	(2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Height	2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight	122 kg (269 lb; 19 st 3 lb)
School	Kashiwa High School
Notable relative(s)	Tanya Dearns (mother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock Current team Toshiba Brave Lupus Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022– Toshiba Brave Lupus 30 (20) Correct as of 28 August 2023 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021– Japan 7 (5) Correct as of 28 August 2023

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Dearns was called for his country on 28 October 2021 for the 2021 end-of-year rugby union internationals.^[2] He made his debut on 13 November in the match against Portugal.^[3]