Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson passes away aged 70

Former All Blacks loose forward Murray Mexted said his former teammate "lived life with a smile on his face".

REMEMBERED: All Black Stu Wilson in action against the Springboks during the South Africa tour of New Zealand 1981. Pic:: Photosport.co.nz

Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson died on Sunday at the age of 70, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said.

Wilson made his debut in 1976 and played in 34 tests, scoring 19 test tries and becoming the first wing to captain the All Blacks when he led the side in their tour of Scotland and England in 1983.