Thousands expected at hometown farewell for Sir Colin MeadsGETTY IMAGES All Black legend Sir Colin Meads died on Sunday after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Sir Colin Meads will leave his home in Taruna Place at 12.40pm on Monday for his final journey through Te Kuiti. RAY PIGNEY/NZPA New Zealand All Black Colin Meads against Griqualand West, Kimberley, South Africa, on June 27, 1970. READ MORE:* Hometown farewell for Sir Colin Meads* Sir Colin Meads in the modern era* How Sir Colin Meads became a Pinetree* All Blacks plan special tribute to rugby legend Sir Colin MeadsFor the service on Monday, Waitomo District Council is taking care of all arrangements relating to the Les Munro Centre, traffic management, road closures and parking requirements. SUPPLIED A shuttle will be running from the old New World Te Kuiti car park in Te Kumi Rd and from the Te Kuiti saleyards in Cotter St to the venue.

Source: Stuff August 24, 2017 04:30 UTC