Ex-All Black Collins killed in crash

Jerry Collins: Former All Black dies in car crash

Former All Black Jerry Collins has died in a car crash in France, according to New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Collins, 34, made his New Zealand debut against Argentina in 2001 and played 48 Tests for the All Blacks, captaining them three times.

The All Blacks said on Twitter  they are “shocked and saddened” by the news.

The hard-tackling former Ospreys blind-side flanker had been playing for Narbonne in France’s second division.

BBC Sport