All Blacks and Chiefs winger Sean Wainui, 25, dies in car crash

Monday, 18 October 2021 at 08:36

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byRugby Rucker

The rugby community has been rocked by the news Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Maori All Blacks wing Sean Wainui has passed away in a car accident.

Bay of Plenty police issued a statement saying one person had died after a single-vehicle crashPolice said they were notified at 7.50am that a vehicle had crashed into a tree at McLaren Falls Park near Tauranga on New Zealand's North Island.

Wainui was the only occupant. He was 25 and the father of two children.

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We are heartbroken right now. Sean, you were an inspiration and will never be forgotten. We extend all of our strength and aroha to your friends and whānau. 🖤 Kia au tō moe.

2:14 AM · Oct 18, 2021

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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed Wainui’s death on Monday afternoon

“Our thoughts are with Sean and his whanau, particularly Paige, Kawariki and Arahia, and we offer them our full support at what is the most difficult of times,” said NZR chief executive Mark Robinson via a statement.

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One of Rugby NZ’s tallest totara trees has fallen. To you Sean, our Rangatira, we farewell you to the outspread arms of the multitudes who await you beyond this earthly realm. You leave us here bereft and drown in sorrow as we weep for you. Rest well in peaceful repose. ❤️💛🖤

2:26 AM · Oct 18, 2021

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“We know Sean’s passing will be felt deeply by everyone involved in rugby, particularly his Bay of Plenty and Chiefs team-mates, and we share their sorrow and their shock.

“We ask that media give the Wainui whanau space to grieve as we all reflect on a young life that has ended far too early.”