Former All Black Allan Hewson is worried rugby is suffering a “slow death’’. Which is why he and seven other ex-internationals, including four captains, have banded together to convince NZ Rugby to make urgent changes to save the game they love. Wellington businessman Douglas Catley, who is spearheading the campaign to seek an audience with the NZ Rugby board, has the backing of ex-All Blacks Ian Kirkpatrick, Alex Wyllie, Dave Loveridge, Stu Wilson, Andy Leslie, Earle Kirton, Mark Shaw and Hewson.
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While the All Blacks remain as popular as ever, a number of ex-internationals have grave concerns about the amateur arm of the game and want the NZ Rugby board to listen to their concerns.