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'He was a legend' - Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to 'man of huge stature' Sir Brian Lochore

August 8, 2019

Jacinda Ardern said she is going to pay her respects to the former All Blacks player and coach.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was "only fitting" she attend the funeral of All Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore . 

Sir Brian made 68 appearances for the All Blacks, was their coach from 1985 to 1987 including during the successful 1987 Rugby World Cup and received the Order of New Zealand in 2007. 

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"He was a legend," Ms Ardern said.

She described Sir Brian as "a man of huge stature in not only the world of rugby but in New Zealand".

"It feels only fitting that I pay my respects."

Between 3,500 and 5,000 people are expected to attend the farewell today in Masteron, including 100 former All Blacks.  

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