John Drake R.I.P

[JB]

http://www.rugbyheaven.co.nz/rugbyheaven/4792215a22363.html

All Black legend John Drake (49) dies suddenly at his home in Mt Maunganui.

Thats a shock. 49 is way too young. Condolences to the family.

 

[shiznit]

Haere Ra Ehoa... Haere Ra...

im in shock.... definitely my favourite comments man in rugby.

i read his herald column every week and pretty much held him up as the authority on all things scrummaging.

he won the RWC in 1987.... retired at his best at 29...

my condolences to his whanau...

 

[Alehana]

oh no, i was so shocked when i heard this, he was an great commentator, way too young, condolonces to family, RIP mate,

 

[kia ora storm]

A bloody good kiwi who epitomised all that was unique about NZ rugby.....kia kaha Drakey.

 

[ozbash]

very bad news.

Thoughts go to his family.

 

[Iafeta]

Sad news. A very good prop but I must admit I was really enjoying his commentary. He brought some real old fashioned forward forward play knowledge to the commentary box.

 

[gunnamatta bay]

they just had a bit of a eulogy on the cricket (NZ vs WI). I knew virtually nothing about his playing career but enjoyed his commentary. Far too young.

 

[Dave The Maori]

very sad bro . very good player back in his days . never seen a ugly side from him he was always a very clean and honest player .

rip bro .

 

[SpaceMonkey]

RIP Drakey

 

[gunnamatta bay]

I see his daughter was presented with his cap at the funeral service yesterday. They said on sky news they have only just reintroduced this tradition are an extended hiatus which was nice.