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All Blacks stars take Rugby World Cup trophy to the grave of Jerry Collins

Thursday 5 November 2015 11:43, UK

All Blacks Jerome Kaino, Dan Carter, Sonny Bill Willimas, Ma'a Nonu and Liam Messam pay their respects to Jerry Collins after arriving in Wellington.
Image: All Blacks Jerome Kaino, Dan Carter, Sonny Bill Willimas, Ma'a Nonu and Liam Messam pay their respects to Jerry Collins after arriving in Wellington

New Zealand's World Cup heroes have paid their respects to Jerry Collins by visiting his grave with the Webb Ellis Cup.

The former All Black back-rower was tragically killed alongside his partner Alana Madill in a car crash in June, which left their baby daughter Ayla fighting for her life.

Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu, Liam Messam, Sonny Bill Williams and Jerome Kaino took time out during the victory tours to celebrate their third Rugby World Cup triumph to remember Collins who would have turned 35 on Wednesday.

New Zealand were the first team to win the World Cup three times and the first to retain the trophy after their 34-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham last Saturday.

Photos of the players with the trophy at the grave of Collins have appeared on social media. 

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"Good to share this one with the brother. Love you JC," said the caption on Carter's Instagram account.

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