Former All Blacks coach Wyllie dies aged 80
Former All Blacks coach Wyllie dies aged 80
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Alex Wyllie, former coach of the All Blacks, passed away at the age of 80. He coached New Zealand in 64 tests from 1988 to 1991, achieving 58 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Wyllie also served as joint head coach during the 1991 Rugby World Cup, where the All Blacks reached the semi-finals. He played internationally for New Zealand 11 times and had a long career with Canterbury, both as a player and coach. After his time with the All Blacks, he led Argentina to the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.
Key Points
Alex Wyllie died at the age of 80 on Saturday.
He coached the All Blacks in 64 tests from 1988 to 1991.
Wyllie was joint head coach with John Hart at the 1991 Rugby World Cup.
He played internationally for New Zealand 11 times and over 200 times for Canterbury.
Post-All Blacks, he coached Argentina to the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.
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