Sir Brian Lochore. Photo: GettyAll Black great Sir Brian Lochore is battling bowel cancer, New Zealand Rugby have confirmed. According to Steve Tew, outgoing chief executive of NZR, the 78-year-old former All Blacks captain will start treatment soon. "Medical professionals have confirmed that Sir Brian has bowel cancer. Lochore (78) was born in Masterton and made his test debut for the All Blacks on 4 January 1964 against England in London.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 14, 2019 07:07 UTC