WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Famously tough All Blacks loose forward Alex (Grizz) Wyllie who went on to coach New Zealand to 25 wins in 29 tests has died. He was 80.

New Zealand is mourning the passing of former All Blacks coach and flanker Alex "Grizz" Wyllie, who died this weekend at the ...

Former All Blacks loose forward and head coach Alex “Grizz” Wyllie has died, aged 80. As a player, Wyllie earned 11 test caps ...

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