The late All Blacks lock Sam Strahan was a lineout ace in the 1960s and 70s. The Manawatū rugby community is reeling after the sudden death of former All Black Sam Strahan at his home in Kiwitea on Saturday, aged 74. Just a few days ago, Strahan had delivered the eulogy at the funeral of another rugby great, Brian "Jazz" Muller, in Taranaki. He credited Strahan's leadership as president of the Manawatū Rugby Union for securing the union's future. Manawatū Rugby Union chairman Tim Myers said news of Strahan's death was a sad day for the union.

Source: Stuff December 21, 2019 23:23 UTC