The Life and Legacy of Connor Garden-Bachop: A Tribute to a Rising Star in New Zealand Rugby
The New Zealand rugby community is in mourning after young Otago Highlanders player Connor Garden-Bachop passed away suddenly due to a medical incident at the age of 25. His untimely death has cast the sport into a dark shadow, with tributes pouring in from fellow players, fans and the wider rugby community. Early life and family background Connor Garden-Bachop was born into a family with a strong rugby pedigree. His father had an impressive career, representing both Samoa and New Zealand and his mother was one of the leading pioneers in getting women’s rugby off the ground by representing the … Read more