Taranaki & Manawatū pay their respects to Sean Wainui

A fitting tribute from Taranaki and Manawatū for the late Sean Wainui.
Credit: Sky Sport NZ

[@mteokay1246]

Thank you Taranaki & Manawatu ! That brought tears to my eyes 😪
RIP Sean !

[@PropertyscoutsNelson]

Sean Wainui was a great rugby player, so sad for him to go. 🙏🥺😢

[@marleen6507]

I am fro 🇨🇦 I heard about Sean’s death a few days ago. So sad. However, I decided to check out his team, and now I am hooked on the game. god Bless you guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@theephraimite]

Wonderful showcase of respect - and then top it off with an awesome haka performed by both teams.... Man, that’s massive. See ya in the next life, Sean.
Friday ngt - October 22, 2021.

[@mjandrew9282]

Respect the Naki & Manawatu boys for this before the match 🙏🇳🇿

[@timiosefa718]

Sean definitely be smiling down at this tribute. Still can’t believe it. Fly high uce 🤍

[@xathletes8177]

So sad to see such great people leave this world so early, god bless and best wishes Chief.. you’ll always be remembered.. RIP brother..

[@Samizouza]

Gone too soon indeed when he had his life and rugby career ahead of him, RIP

[@bronzemen34]

Didn’t know the bro…..but because he was hearty and loved rugby and being a proud Maori boy I can’t help but weep for this young man who had so much to live for and gave so much joy to those who knew him or watched him play - love to his beautiful wife Paige and his gorgeous children and his whole whanau and rugby communities around the world!! xoxoxo 🔥💯❤️🔥💯❤️

[@thisisben3593]

incredible display of passion and sportsmanship. Absolutely tragic loss but it is truly heartwarming seeing this.

[@markknopflerisnot]

Very respectful and moving

[@BigZ1806]

So sad that a legend has passed away 😢

[@khanpaniora5346]

great respect from all npc teams around aotearoa

[@commentwell3870]

Respect all around. May his departed soul rest in peace and find grace and salvation.

[@gabrielsamson8142]

God bless all both team and players, and Sean families.

[@lewaspaige8226]

😭Beautiful tribute

[@siatamamea4929]

That was tears on my eyes! Pray that God wipe out your tears, n give peace at this difficult times ! CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY!😭😭💟💟💟💟

[@sportsopinion.3645]

Fully deserved to be an All Black Great Player and a great man RIP Sean,

[@martinjones434]

Very special in the way Maori have the culture and respect for people ….

[@KiwiBronco96]

This bought tears to a 25 year old young man's eyes 💛❤🖤 RIP Sean Wainui

[@Deadend09]

Big love from east Auckland. Chea

[@zinlinzin123]

RIP legend ❤️

[@poise3361]

i cried watching this tribute,heartwarming

[@dizaj5544]

Gonna miss him ❤️❤️🕊

[@moosemoose4321]

RIP my bro 🙏🥺💛🧡💙💚
Condolence to your family

[@nzbomber685]

Chur brothers will allways remember sean

[@frankierehu6425]

Rip Sean wainui far u left this world too early u will never be forgotten

[@GitXxxd]

Much love from Whiti!!
Gone too soon!
Condolences to his fam!!

[@zabaleta66]

Would've preferred the result to go Manawatu's way but it was a good blimmin' game to dedicate to the late young man.

[@jdkdar0902]

Couldn't help but shed a tear. Scenes of emotion and togetherness the stirred feelings in me like never before.R.I.P Sean.

[@frankierehu6425]

Rip Sean wainui wayyy too early for you to leave this world

[@suphatrachaiyasit7531]

That is so so sad way way to young

[@tycb7725]

I’m from taranaki / you will be missed

[@overland5]

From Soith Africa and Springbok supporter: The utmost respect,

[@haydykat]

Kei runga noa e Nehe 🤟🏾ōtira, kāutau katoa Tāne mā❤️💛💚

[@khanpaniora5346]

we remember sean wainui forever

[@hadleyravenall4225]

This gave me tears in my eyes. So sad 😔

[@alfiethebutler3805]

Wish it wasn't true...awesome tribute for the man Wainui.

[@kristoffs373]

Ka pai the boys

[@frankierehu8370]

We miss and love u

[@frankierehu6425]

It's gonna be hard for paige and kids with u not here anymore my bro

[@johnbroadbelt]

That was faqn awesome for such sadness . LOVE THE TU , LOVE THE NAKI.

[@keepingitlowlow9506]

Felt that❤❤❤❤🥺🥺🥺🥺RIL brother

[@THE_REWA_OG_267]

More than just a game 😭😭😭jah bless rest easy my bro

[@yungstryka0725]

Hari Huritau my bro rest well and peacefully

[@cooperandalfieinnz6583]

I’m a kiwi watching the game 8.30 tomorow

[@suzyclark8161]

💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏 Rest In Peace Sean Wainui

[@frankierehu8370]

Thanks taranaki and manawatu for doing a haka to send off Sean we will miss him so much

[@frankierehu8370]

Rest easy Sean

[@tribalwar907]

Respect

[@Rotatinhatin]

Damn…his death got me man 💔

[@cullyx2913]

❤️ 😢

[@gabrielschuster2442]

❤❤❤

[@maverick4177]

🙏🖤

[@tupouvai2518]

I am so sorry😦🙍

[@boboff1538]

so much aroha

[@ΝΖΚ]

💚💜💛💔

[@nads274]

Why would ppl dislike this???

[@peterboyd7304]

not kiwis.

[@MajesticDemonLord]

Once again proving:
"Rugby is a Thugs game, played by Gentlemen"
RIP

[@rouruinapataanga9410]

Haere ra ete ATOA

[@riverdean7]

it came out today it looks like it was suicide

[@sydwaipouri5077]

❤️

[@holdthephoneblocker]

❤️