adminWELLINGTON. — World Rugby led global tributes yesterday to All Blacks great Colin Meads who died aged 81 following a year-long battle with cancer. The legendary hardman, with a reputation for training by running up hills with a sheep under each arm, played 133 games, including 55 Tests, during his 14 years with the All Blacks until his retirement in 1971.
He was feared on the field and revered off it, known affectionately by his nickname “Pinetree” and recognised around the world as the face of NewZealand rugby.
“World Rugby is saddened by loss of @AllBlacks legend Sir Colin Meads. Our thoughts are with the Meads family and New Zealand Rugby family, “ World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper tweeted.
Throughout New Zealand, people placed rugby balls out side the front door of their homes in a show of respect to the man named New Zealand Rugby’s player of the 20th century. — AFP.
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