o/t Ex World Cup winning All Black Passes (Read 407 times)

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Sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but many people will remember former All Black John Drake, either watching him help the All Blacks to thier World Cup win in 1987, or more recently as a well respected television commentator, and newspaper columnist.

Details are scarce at this stage, but it appears Mr Drake passed away at his Mount Maunganui home today, sadly at the age of 49.

[mike004]

Thats very sad to hear. Was a good comments man on tv due to his experience of been their, done that. Too young.

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I saw this earlier on tvnz.co.nz and was shocked. that 87 team still is one that i rmember so fondly. His commestary was first class and so good to get and insight into the front row!

Smithy and Nisbo will be doing it tough during the Black caps commentary tomorrow!