Brian Lochore was the captain of what is widely regarded as the greatest All Blacks side ever, and one of the finest every rugby union XVs. Alongside players like Waka Nathan, Kel Tremain and fellow DDP alum Colin Meads, Lochore guided his charges to 17 consecutive test victories between 1965 and 1969. After retiring, Lochore got involved in coaching and was the manager of New Zealand when they won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. He was also a leading breeder of the Romney sheep, and its believed his advocacy of the breed was the key reason why it has since become New Zealand farmers’ preferred ovine choice.
Brian Lochore
3 September 1940 – 3 August 2019
Died aged 78 (unique hit)