Tributes have poured in following the tragic death of the All Blacks’ head of security at their team hotel.
Logan Cadwallader, who has been part of the team’s set up for a decade, died in Edinburgh on Sunday after a medical event.
The New Zealand rugby union team are currently in Scotland ahead of their Nations Championship clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed on Tuesday, as coach Dave Rennie issued an emotional statement.
“Logan has been a big part of the All Blacks family for a long time. He was the ultimate team man, loved and trusted by all and a true professional,” Rennie began in his statement.
“He looked after all of us, players and staff, and he was a good mate to many in this team.
“We are all devastated. Our thoughts are with his wife, Nannette, his children, Trey, Brooke and Mia, and his wider family and friends. As a team, we will honour Logan and the legacy he has left on the All Blacks.”
Assistant coach Jason Ryan also shared his condolences to Cadwallader’s family, writing: “I just want to, on behalf of the All Blacks, pass on our sincere condolences to Logan’s family. Particularly to his wife Nannette and three kids Trey, Brooke and Mia.”
“I can tell you that the team is heartbroken. He had a massive influence on a lot of people in the All Blacks in the last decade.
“Loges was our quiet hero. He was always looking ahead for us and always looking out for us and our families.
“The country has lost a great soldier and we have lost a great team member and we love him.”
Prior to working with the All Blacks, Cadwallader served in the New Zealand Army and New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment.
During his service, he was deployed in Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands.
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