Photo: Getty ImagesFormer New Zealand Rugby chairman Eddie Tonks has died, aged 85. Tonks served in the role between 1990 and 1995. He was also chairman of the International Rugby Board, now known as World Rugby. Current NZR chair Brent Impey says Tonks' service to the game was immeasurable. He made the questionable call to appoint Sir John Hart as co-coach of the All Blacks ahead of the 1991 Rugby World Cup.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 20, 2020 04:07 UTC