Bevan Holmes (born 7 April 1946) is a former New Zealand

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player. A number 8 and flanker, Bevan represented

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at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, from 1970 to 1973. He holds the dubious distinction of making the most appearances for the All Blacks, namely 31, without playing in an international.

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