Open Extended ReactionsHighlanders and Maori All Blacks back Connor Garden-Bachop has died after suffering a medical event on Monday, New Zealand Rugby has announced. Garden-Bachop, the son of former All Blacks back Stephen Bachop and late Black Ferns player Sue Garden-Bachop, was 25. "Connor passed away on Monday following a medical event, and rugby's collective focus at this time is on supporting his family. All of rugby walks alongside the Garden-Bachop family at this time and we are collectively united in our grief. According to stuff.co.nz, Garden-Bachop died after suffering a medical event at a relative's home in Christchurch on Monday.

Source: Stuff June 18, 2024 00:03 UTC