Lions: Lions' liaison officer passes away

Anton Toia, The Lions' liaison officer for the tour of Australia, has died from a suspected fatal heart attack on a beach close to the squad's hotel.

Lions: Lions' liaison officer passes away

Anton Toia, The Lions' liaison officer for the tour of Australia, has died from a suspected fatal heart attack on a beach close to the squad's hotel.

New Zealander Toia, who lived in Queensland, had worked for the ARU since 1987 and had assisted all major rugby union touring parties to Australia during that time.

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