Allan became the second youngster player to ever captain the national team when, at the tender age of just 21, he took it upon himself to lead his side into the sixth clash of the extremely successful 1947-48 tour of Great Britain.

The explosive centre also set a record in 1949 when he skippered the Wallabies 10 times in a row.

After playing 14 Tests for the national side, "Tubby" was enticed to travel to England to play for rugby league side Leigh where we received an astronomical amount of money.

A serious knee injury cut short the career of the man who was renowned for his uncompromising style of defence and revered as the biggest celebrity in the sport at the time.

However, even though the injury curtailed his playing career it certainly didn't prevent him from being involved in rugby union as Allan went on to become a commentator for the ABC over a 25-year period.

"There are certain characters who will always hold a special place in the game's history, and Trevor Allan was one of them," Australian Rugby Union CEO Gary Flowers said.

"He will not only be remembered for his pure talent in Rugby Union but also for his genuine nature and likeable persona."

"Allan exuded a positive attitude throughout his career that was infectious to the entire Rugby community."

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