Jerry Collins was killed in a car crash in southern France Friday morning. His wife Alana Madill was also killed and their two-month-old baby was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
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Collins, 34, made his New Zealand debut in 2001. Far right, he performs the haka with his teammates prior to the 2007 World Cup match against Portugal.
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A Hurricanes fan holds a banner in memory of Collins during the Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders. He played for the club between 2001 and 2008.
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Collins was a popular figure in the sport and Ospreys, another former club, said: "He was his own man, a true individual and a giant of the world game. Jerry will be sadly missed by everybody in rugby, his family and friends." Here he poses with the DHL Lions Series Trophy after the third test between the British and Irish Lions and the New Zealand All Blacks.
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The All Blacks said on Twitter they were "shocked and saddened" to hear of his death. While former teammate Rodney So'oialo said it was a "very sad day to hear a teammate, and our very good friend Jerry Collins has passed."
