Gareth Dean (born 31 March 1981) is a Welsh former professional

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footballer who played in the 2000s. He played for the

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in the Championship One and

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in the

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. His position is at . He has previously played for the

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and

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International honours

Gareth Dean won

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s for

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while at Wigan, unattached, Workington Town, AS Carcassonne, and the Celtic Crusaders 2001...2007 7(10, 12?)-caps + 4-caps ( interchange/ substitute).

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Celtic Crusaders sign Wales duo (BBC SPORT)
1981 births Living people AS Carcassonne players Cardiff Demons players Crusaders Rugby League players Expatriate rugby league players in France London Broncos players Rugby league players from Rhondda Cynon Taf Rugby league props Wales national rugby league team players Welsh expatriate rugby league players Welsh expatriate sportspeople in France Welsh rugby league players {{Wales-rugbyleague-bio-stub