New Zealand rugby is in mourning after the announcement of the death of the young international Maori All-Blacks (10 caps) and record holder of tests on a match in Super Rugby,
Sean wainui, Monday, in a car accident. The vehicle of the 25-year-old, who was alone, hit a tree, police said.
New Zealand Rugby Union General Manager Mark Robinson lamented the death of the Waikato Chiefs center, citing “a dark day for rugby”. “Sean’s death will deeply affect everyone involved in rugby, especially his Bay of Plenty teammates [son équipe en championnat néo-zélandais qu’il avait rejoint en mai dernier] and the Chiefs, we share their grief and shock, ”he said in a statement.
Sonny Bill Williams’ tribute
Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams also paid tribute on social media to Wainui. “Although I didn’t play by his side, I could still feel his mana [sa stature] by bumping into him as an opponent, ”he tweeted.
Three-quarter center, Wainui, who notably represented the New Zealand under-20 selection and that of the Maori All Blacks, had started his career in Super Rugby with the Canterbury Crusaders in 2016. He was married and father of two children. .