World reacts to former Wallabies star Dan Vickerman's shock deathBut like many of the truly tough men in sport, Vickerman was anything but off the field. A few weeks ​earlier Wallabies coach Eddie Jones​ had​ called Vickerman "the best player in Super Rugby." Related Content Rugby: World reacts to former Wallabies star Dan Vickerman's shock death Kiwis in Europe: Colin Slade up in lights at Pau Rugby: Former Wallaby Dan Vickerman diesJones was Vickerman's first big fan. The Waratahs made two Super Rugby finals in the next five seasons​, and Vickerman played almost every Test for the Wallabies until the middle of 2008 when suddenly ... ​he​ walked away. Vickerman played his 63rd and last Test in the World Cup semi-final in New Zealand before leg injuries forced him into retirement​ in 2012​.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2017 18:22 UTC