Bob Duff was my grandfather. I loved hearing BJ mention his name at the start of this tribute. RIP Brian You will be missed. One of the greats of All Black rugby.
A real man. Humbled before him. He made the 87 world Cup come alive. Taking the All Blacks to the provincial towns making the All Blacks our team and letting the ABs know what they were playing for. He saved rugby in NZ and made it what it is today both nationally and internationally. Recquiescet in pace Sir Brian
Our Godfather of New Zealand Rugby RIP Legendary Man. Our Condolences to your wife and family. Also thanks to your wife Pam and your kids to sacrifice their lives as you have achieved your goals as true inspiration All Blacks player, selector, coach and management. You are a True Legend of World Rugby!! Les we forget!!
I met Sir Brian Lochore at the Ponsonby rugby club back in 2006 along with Sir Bryan 'Bee Gee' Williams . Sir Brian was a truly humble man who found time for me . Sir Brian was kind and so well spoken . Sir Brian embodied the addage 'on the field they are men of granite, off the field true gentlemen '
He passed on my birthday. I have a birthday memory of Dad telling how he and his best friend (Best Man too) raised a glass to my birth and health (Mum and I were at the maternity home for a few days no doubt) after watching the All Blacks beat the Springboks. I thought just now: Sir Brian would be the captain that day(?), so I check my Men in Black and sure enough, 8th of August 1970, ABs 9 SA 8 and BJ Captain.
Had the great privilage to meet both Sir Brian Lochore and Collin Meads during my playing days, two of the greatest players and really down to earth blokes..BJ would have been gutted to lose his great mate Collin, rest in peace guys...
I cried my heart out when I heard Sir Brian passed away. He was a massive man. The word 'Legend" is often bandied around these days but Sir Brian James Lochore was the epitome of a Legend to me and millions of Kiwis. My heart goes out to his family and close friends. May you rest in peace, Sir.
Why does the passing of an All Black legend affect us South African rugby fans so much? Because, the All Blacks are the only foe worth respecting and their loss becomes our loss. I salute this great man, and the wonderful nation he comes from. okiokinga i roto i te hoa rangimarie. I hope that is how you say it.
Us NZ 's who know their rugby history feel exactly the same when a great Springbok passes. That's what makes us so connected. Our rugby history together.
From a South African perspective, I want to salute one of the great Kiwis and gentlemen of the game. Springbok supporters also hurt when one of our great foes/friends pass away.
My god this tugged the heart strings Every time i saw him on the media i knew there was something you had to respect in this gentleman. Sympathy to families and friends...
Sir Brian Lochore one of the greatest ABs captain, player, and later AB s coach ever. No 8 in the ABs team from 1963-1971 and captain from 1966-1970 amazingly leading the team to 14 straight test wins until the first test against the Boks in 1970. First RWC winning NZ coach in 1987. True legend.
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My Dad used to talk about you ,how great you were for rugby and nr 8 ,rugby servant and great man ,salute from SA
Bob Duff was my grandfather. I loved hearing BJ mention his name at the start of this tribute. RIP Brian
You will be missed. One of the greats of All Black rugby.
Legend of the game! Much respect. RIP. God bless family, friends, and All Black fans!
Wonderful person, my boys liked this tribute a lot . family , friends and rugby.
A real man. Humbled before him. He made the 87 world Cup come alive. Taking the All Blacks to the provincial towns making the All Blacks our team and letting the ABs know what they were playing for. He saved rugby in NZ and made it what it is today both nationally and internationally. Recquiescet in pace Sir Brian
RIP Sir Brian, New Zealand will always remember you as one special man.
Our Godfather of New Zealand Rugby RIP Legendary Man. Our Condolences to your wife and family.
Also thanks to your wife Pam and your kids to sacrifice their lives as you have achieved your goals as true inspiration All Blacks player, selector, coach and management. You are a True Legend of World Rugby!! Les we forget!!
A champion in every respect. A rugby and New Zealand legend. RIP BJ Lochore.
This was the generation of All Blacks for whom I had great respect. And Brian Lochore was top of the list.
I met Sir Brian Lochore at the Ponsonby rugby club back in 2006 along with Sir Bryan 'Bee Gee' Williams . Sir Brian was a truly humble man who found time for me . Sir Brian was kind and so well spoken . Sir Brian embodied the addage 'on the field they are men of granite, off the field true gentlemen '
He passed on my birthday. I have a birthday memory of Dad telling how he and his best friend (Best Man too) raised a glass to my birth and health (Mum and I were at the maternity home for a few days no doubt) after watching the All Blacks beat the Springboks.
I thought just now: Sir Brian would be the captain that day(?), so I check my Men in Black and sure enough, 8th of August 1970, ABs 9 SA 8 and BJ Captain.
Had the great privilage to meet both Sir Brian Lochore and Collin Meads during my playing days, two of the greatest players and really down to earth blokes..BJ would have been gutted to lose his great mate Collin, rest in peace guys...
Truly one of the great rugby men. Respect from over the Ditch.
I cried my heart out when I heard Sir Brian passed away. He was a massive man. The word 'Legend" is often bandied around these days but Sir Brian James Lochore was the epitome of a Legend to me and millions of Kiwis. My heart goes out to his family and close friends. May you rest in peace, Sir.
Why does the passing of an All Black legend affect us South African rugby fans so much? Because, the All Blacks are the only foe worth respecting and their loss becomes our loss. I salute this great man, and the wonderful nation he comes from. okiokinga i roto i te hoa rangimarie. I hope that is how you say it.
Us NZ 's who know their rugby history feel exactly the same when a great Springbok passes. That's what makes us so connected. Our rugby history together.
What a wonderful tribute. Vale Sir Brian, and condolences to all who knew and loved him.
Fly high with Pine Tree and other All Black greats! Gonna be sorely missed! RIP Sir Brian Lochore!
One of the greatest men and role models that our nation has ever produced. A man of his word. RIP.
What an absolute treasure to New Zealand rugby. Gone but never forgotten. RIP Sir Brian.
Very very sad. One of our greatest players and a great coach. He also contributed significantly in non rugby areas at national level.
Thank you for your service to the game and to the country Sir Brian! Absolute Legend! R.I.P!!
A great All Black and even better man. NZ rugby will always be indebted to Sir BJ for what he did for our game. May you rest in peace.
Our world is lessened with the falling of this giant. Respect, Sir
Inspiration and truly a gentlemen with a massive heart as well as hands - R.I.P Legend - one of the GREATEST All Blacks EVER
An absolute gentleman to the core. One of the All Blacks truly great captains. No cheating with him just honest hard graft. RIP Sir Brian
A big man in every way...and .legendary in every sense of the word.
RIP Sir Brian one of the best all blacks players of all time you always be missed
Not only one of the greatest All Blacks, but one of the greatest New Zealanders.
I have great memories of getting up at 2 am to listen to the poms wales and Scottish and Irish tests with my father ,great men
From a South African perspective, I want to salute one of the great Kiwis and gentlemen of the game. Springbok supporters also hurt when one of our great foes/friends pass away.
My god this tugged the heart strings Every time i saw him on the media i knew there was something you had to respect in this gentleman. Sympathy to families and friends...
Sir Brian Lochore, not only was he a great rugby player and coach Sir Brian was a great New Zealander and amazing human being as well
Sir Brian Lochore one of the greatest ABs captain, player, and later AB s coach ever. No 8 in the ABs team from 1963-1971 and captain from 1966-1970 amazingly leading the team to 14 straight test wins until the first test against the Boks in 1970. First RWC winning NZ coach in 1987. True legend.
Wairarapa right there. Makes me proud RIP legend
RIP Sir Brian Lochore Great man on and off the field
Rest in Glory Great Man We will Miss You. Good Natured NZ Man.
Great tribute to a great man RIP ..
Fantastic man.
RIP Mr Lochore. You are a great man. Respect.
Such sad news RIP Sir Brian
R.I.P Sir Brian, Legend.
A great man, will be missed.
I once asked him at a Lions dinner, who was the greatest player (his opinion) he told me jonah Lomu
Thank You the Great Sir Brian Lochore, Coach of the Winner 1987 Rugby World Cup would be a long time till the next Rugby World Cup Win.
RIP Champ. Brian
WOW WHAT a great man RIP Sir Brain
R. I. P TRUE ALL BLACK LEGEND💪
Legend
Pure ALL BLACK RIP in Rugby heaven Brian
Rest peacefully in the Heartland.
R.I.P A great if the game
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RIP Sir Brian
R.I.P Sir Brian
RIP Champ!
May RIP
RIP
Appropriate that TJ did the tribute.
Rip, Sir Brian....
Rangatira / Tangata Te Whenua / Taonganui / Atuatanga / Kiwi / Arohanui e hoa.
Yep...
RIP