Former All Blacks player, coach Alex Wyllie dies at 80

By The Associated Press
Updated: March 23, 2025 - 8:38 AM
Published: March 23, 2025 - 8:26 AM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Famously tough All Blacks loose forward Alex (Grizz) Wyllie who went on to coach New Zealand to 25 wins in 29 tests has died. He was 80. Wyllie’s death as a result of cancer was confirmed by Canterbury Rugby Union which said “it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie who left us peacefully overnight.”

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