RIP Sean Wainui
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Only know him from watching Super Rugby, but he always seemed to have a presence on the field and the more I read of him today, the more I understand that he was a pretty special bloke off the pitch as well.
Really, really tragic news and far too young to leave us. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP.
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@stargazer it's quite heartbreaking watching that and other tributes, particularly those speaking of and showing his young family.
Very sad day indeed. 😥
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@kirwan said in RIP Sean Wainui:
@stargazer said in RIP Sean Wainui:
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Jeez, that was a tough watch.
Really was. Always tough losing a mate
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Comments by Colin Cooper.
Wainui was not the quickest winger in elite rugby but never let the side down, Cooper said.
“High balls that went his way, we knew he'd catch them. You'd see him making big tackles – tackles that were important – and he was always very secure because he worked hard.
“He knew he didn't have top pace, so he relied on his aerobic ability. He could come off his wing and do extra work.
“That's why we loved him as coaches, because we trusted him.“There were better players with more speed and agility, but he had the trust of the team.”
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A tribute to a fallen Chief
Tony Johnson pays tribute to fallen Chiefs and Maori All Blacks player Sean Wainui.
Tony Johnson spoke well in this.
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Even sadder news. Not gonna lie I heard some whispers but didn't give anything to them and won't comment on what I heard. I will say that this makes this harder for everyone involved and if you're feeling down and out to talk to someone you trust and get the help you need, easier said than done but once you get over the hurdle you will get better.
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@yeetyaah I've heard rumours, too, and I agree with you. All I'll say is that I feel even more sorry for his wife and children, if it's true.
I hope the media show some respect and keep their distance. This is not "material" for another clickbait story.
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This thread just got a lot sadder, i hate the black dog as it has had a massive impact in my family, you just never know who it is really impacting as some can really hide things outwardly well, even if they are hurting inside. I really feel for that family right now and hope their friends and extended family continue to rally around them as nothing will feel like it is making sense.
If this does prove true, I just hope as mentioned it is treated with respect.
Stuff
Rugby star Sean Wainui's death investigated as 'suspected suicide': Coroner
