All Blacks head of security Logan Cadwallader dies in Edinburgh

The All Blacks have announced the sudden passing of their long-time head of security, Logan Cadwallader, following a medical event at the team’s hotel in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Details of the passing

Cadwallader had been with the team for the past 10 years. He passed away in Edinburgh, where the New Zealand squad is currently preparing for the upcoming Nations Championship campaign.

Tributes from team officials

Assistant coach Jason Ryan said the squad was “heartbroken’’ at the news. Ryan stated, “I can tell you that the team is heartbroken. He had a massive influence on a lot of people in the All Blacks in the last decade. Loges was our quiet hero. He was always looking ahead for us and always looking out for us and our families. The country has lost a great soldier and we have lost a great team member and we love him.''

Head coach Dave Rennie said, “Logan has been a big part of the All Blacks family for a long time," and noted, “He was the ultimate team man, loved and trusted by all and a true professional. He looked after all of us, players and staff, and he was a good mate to many in this team. We are all devastated. Our thoughts are with his wife, Nannette, his children, Trey, Brooke and Mia, and his wider family and friends. As a team, we will honour Logan and the legacy he has left on the All Blacks.”

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster added, “Logan was a valued and trusted member of the management group over the past decade, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who worked alongside him. On behalf of New Zealand Rugby, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this very difficult time.”

Background

Prior to his ten-year tenure with the All Blacks, Cadwallader served in the New Zealand Defence Force. According to reports, his service included deployments to Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan, and the Solomon Islands with the New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment (NZSAS).

Why it matters

New Zealand is scheduled to face Scotland at Murrayfield this Saturday.

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Sources

• walesonline.co.uk: All Blacks announce tragic sudden death of staff member at team hotel in Scotland | Wales Online
• scotsman.com: All Blacks 'heartbroken' as head of security dies in Edinburgh ahead of Scotland clash

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