Former New Zealand forward Sione Lauaki has died at the age of 35
He had been suffering from heart and kidney problems
Loose forward Sione Lauaki, who played 17 Tests for the All Blacks and 70 Super Rugby games for the Waikato-based Chiefs, has died aged 35.
The Tonga-born flanker or number eight won 17 Test caps for the All Blacks between 2005 and 2008.
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In 2012, it was reported Lauaki - who played for Super Rugby club Chiefs as well as French sides Bayonne and Clermont - had been suffering from heart and kidney problems.
"The thoughts of everyone are with the family of Sione Lauaki. Gone too soon. RIP, Wax," tweeted the All Blacks.
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