Waitete Rugby Club members say final goodbyes to their mate, Pinetree CAITLIN MOORBYDominico Zapata/ StuffColin Meads' siblings talk about the great New Zealander during his last visit to his beloved rugby club. Members of the Waitete Rugby Club shared one last handle with their mate Pinetree on Sunday. At 1pm a crowd of about 100 formed a guard of honour, as Sir Colin Meads was carried into the clubrooms. "We are here today to pay our respects and acknowledge Pinetree for his indescribable contribution to this club," Waitete life member Max Lamb said. READ MORE:* Thousands expected at hometown farewell for Sir Colin Meads* Sir Colin Meads obituary - the great Pinetree has fallen* Hometown farewell for Sir Colin planned for next Monday* Current All Blacks locks in awe of Sir Colin Meads' skill-set"A man who was, is, and always will be from Waitete."

Source: Stuff August 27, 2017 09:13 UTC