Connor Garden-Bachop of the Highlanders runs at the defense during the Super Rugby Pacific against he Western Force in Perth, Australia, April 22, 2023. Garden-Bachop has died suddenly at the age of 25. In a statement New Zealand Rugby said Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Garden-Bachop died as a result of a "medical event" at the home of a relative. (James Worsfold/AAP Image via AP)

Connor Garden-Bachop: New Zealand Super Rugby player dies aged 25 after ‘medical event’ | Rugby Union News

Tremendous Rugby participant Connor Backyard-Bachop has died on the age of 25, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed.

The son of former All Black and Samoa outside-half Stephen and nephew of ex-All Black scrum-half Graeme, the winger had simply ended a five-year spell with the Highlanders. He additionally performed for the Maori All Blacks.

In a press release, New Zealand Rugby mentioned he died “following a medical occasion” in Christchurch on Monday.

“All of rugby walks alongside the Backyard-Bachop household presently and we’re collectively united in our grief,” learn the assertion, which was additionally signed by the New Zealand Maori Rugby Board, the Highlanders, Wellington Rugby and the New Zealand Rugby Gamers’ Affiliation.

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“Connor was a improbable younger participant, an thrilling New Zealand age-grade consultant and a proud Maori All Black.

“Wherever he performed, he was a dedicated and in style team-mate with infectious vitality and somebody who might mild up the room.

“Most significantly, he was a loving father to his twin women, a brother, a son and immeasurably cherished by all those that knew him.”

The assertion included a verse within the indigenous Maori language, which included the road “the rugby world weeps for you”.