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    New Zealand Rugby is reeling after losing two larger-than-life wingers in the space of 24 hours

    New Zealand Rugby is reeling after losing two larger-than-life wingers in the space of 24 hours


    The iconic former Blues, Counties-Manukau, All Blacks and Fiji flier Joeli Vidiri has died, age 48.

    His death follows that of Inga Tuigamala at 52.

    Crusaders coach Scott Robertson shocked to learn of Vidiri's death which became public during his side's Super Rugby match against the Highlanders.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     17 Jun: A reminder to sharpen tackle techniques for Crusaders defence coach Matt Todd, heading into Saturday's Super Rugby decider against the Chiefs
     17 Jun: Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson admits scars linger ahead of their fourth Super Rugby final in five years, this time against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday
     16 Jun: Former All Blacks' first five Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the Australia-New Zealand Invitational side to play the British and Irish Lions
     16 Jun: Number eight Gregory Alldritt is a prominent name missing from the first edition of the French rugby squad to tour New Zealand next month
     15 Jun: A parochial Crusaders home crowd in Christchurch doesn't worry the Chiefs heading into a third straight Super Rugby final
     15 Jun: The Chiefs are embracing a third straight Super Rugby final after dispatching the Brumbies 37-17 in their semi-final in Hamilton
     14 Jun: Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is backing Super Rugby Pacific's playoffs system, despite home grievances about tonight's semifinal against the Chiefs
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