New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the death of Logan Cadwallader, the All Blacks' head of security, who died in the team's hotel in Edinburgh on Sunday. Cadwallader suffered a “medical event” at the Radisson Blu hotel on the Royal Mile, less than a week before New Zealand face Scotland at Murrayfield in the Nations Championship.
Team pays tribute to 'much-loved' colleague
The All Blacks described Cadwallader as “a much-loved and respected member of the All Blacks group”. Head coach Dave Rennie said: “Logan has been a big part of the All Blacks family for a long time. 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.”
Rennie added: “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.”
Chief executive expresses sympathies
Chief executive Steve Lancaster said: “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.”
Cadwallader had served as the team's head of security for a decade. He previously served in the New Zealand army and the New Zealand special air service regiment (NZSAS), where he was deployed to some of the world's toughest environments. The All Blacks posted a tribute on social media, which was shared by players including Will Jordan and Jordie Barrett.
Scotland match to go ahead
This weekend's clash will be the 34th meeting between Scotland and New Zealand since 1905. Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks but have become increasingly competitive, losing last year's contest by just eight points after recovering from being 17-0 down. The All Blacks entered the Nations Championship having won all three of their matches in the summer, and will face Scotland, Wales and then England at Twickenham in the coming month. Scotland have won five of their eight fixtures this season, having beaten England, France and Argentina since their Six Nations opening loss to Italy.
