Beloved member of All Blacks management team dies

It has been confirmed early this week that long-serving All Blacks Head of Security Logan Cadwallader passed away following a ‘medical event’ at the team hotel in Edinburgh on Sunday morning.

Logan had been part of the All Blacks environment for 10 years, travelling with the team throughout that time and becoming a much-loved and respected member of the All Blacks group.

Reacting to the news on the eve of the All Blacks’ upcoming November internationals, coach Dave Rennie said the team was struggling to come to terms with the news.

“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.

“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.”

Condolences pour in after sudden death of the All Blacks team member

New Zealand Rugby also acknowledged Logan’s service to the country, at the highest level of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Logan served in the New Zealand Army and New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment (NZSAS), with deployments to some of the world’s most demanding environments including Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands.

“His service to his country, and the values he carried from it, were reflected in everything he did for the team,” a statement read.

“New Zealand Rugby is supporting Logan’s family, as well as All Blacks players and staff.”

‘Deepest sympathies’

With the All Blacks currently on tour, New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Lancaster said Cadwallader would ber sorely missed, but fondly remembered.

“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.”