A New Zealand Rugby player has died suddenly at the age of 25 following a reported “medical event.”
Connor Garden-Bachop’s death on Monday was confirmed by New Zealand Rugby.
The statement read:
On behalf of the entire rugby community, the Highlanders, Wellington Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association would like to extend our deepest thoughts and love to the Garden-Bachop family.
Connor passed away on Monday following a medical event...