Test Rugby Jerry Collins: Dead

[Aucklander]

Sadly passed away with his partner in a car crash in France. 3 month old daughter fighting for her life in hospital.

Extremely sad news.

RIP, Jerry and Alana.

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Former All Black Jerry Collins and his partner have died in a tragic car crash in France.

Collins and Alana Madill died instantly in the incident in the south of France. Their three-month-old baby, Ayla, is in a critical condition after being airlifted to a hospital in Montpellier.

The New Zealand Embassy in Paris confirmed the details.

 

[robbieando]

Extremely sad news to hear about, was a brilliant player. The circumstances of this are just heartbreaking to read.

Prayers go out to his daughter.

 

[Oscarman]

Very sad. Always rated him very highly as a player.

 

[Maester]

Really terrible news. Hope their little one pulls through.

 

[balmainforever]

Went way too soon.
Tormented us aussies way too often.

Great show of respect from the local canes crowd yesterday.
Hope I get to see one today at the rebels game.

 

[Ashton Agar]

RIP.

Feel for the little one who if she pulls through, is going to spend pretty much her entire life without parents.

 

[Aucklander]

Sad to hear of another former AB passing away. "Storming" Norman Berryman died of a heart attack. RIP, Norm.