Bob Duff loses battle with cancer

Former All Blacks captain and coach Bob Duff has passed away, aged 80.

Duff played 11 tests for the All Blacks between 1951 and 56, captaining the side to the great 1956 series victory over the visiting Springboks.

He was also a selector between 1971-1973 and the assistant manager and coach of the side that toured North America, the British Isles and France in 1972-73.

The former Canterbury lock had fought a long battle with cancer.

- NEWSTALK ZB