"Sir Colin remains a true legend of the game and it is with great sadness we hear of the seriousness of his condition. Sir Colin Meads' pancreatic cancer is terminal, family have confirmed. Sir Colin also paid tribute to the medical staff in his hometown and at Waikato Hospital for their exemplary care. Last month Sir Colin was admitted to Waikato Hospital over concerns with a kidney illness. "I was in Waikato Hospital too for a few weeks and everyone up there was the same - they couldn't do enough for me."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 10, 2016 19:18 UTC