Tributes after Super Rugby player tragically dies at age 25
Garden-Bachop, son of former All Black Stephen Bachop, was part of the Highlanders’ Super Rugby squad this season. reports police were called to the scene of a sudden death in Fendalton, Christchurch around 5.55pm on Monday.The Highlanders posted on Facebook last week announcing several players who would not return to the team next season, including Garden-Bachop.Source: Getty Images
“On behalf of the entire rugby community, the Highlanders, Wellington Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association would like to extend our deepest thoughts and love to the Garden-Bachop family,” it read. “Connor was a fantastic young player, an exciting New Zealand age-grade representative and a proud Māori All Black. Wherever he played, he was a committed and popular teammate with infectious energy and someone who could light up the room.
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