Willie Los'e dies

[Grooter]

@bayimports RIP Willie🙏

[MajorRage]

Terrible news to start the day with. I'm guessing it'll be another Heart Attack given the sudden-ness of it all. Been far too many of these sorts of news lately.

Got pigeon holed a bit as a 7's commentator, which may well have been his passion, but I really enjoyed his 15's commentary as well. Seemed much more focused on calling the game as opposed to talking about referees, anecdotes etc.

All the best to his friends & family.

[canefan]

Shit that's terrible. Far too young. Whatever you thought of his commentary you always knew he loved the game. Rest easy mate

[Paekakboyz]

Oh man, RIP Willie. An absolute character of NZ rugby and a really good dude. Gone far too young.

[Bovidae]

@Bones said in Willie Los'e dies:

@Bovidae said in Willie Los'e dies:

I've had a few brief chats to Willie and Ken Laban over the years when they were commentating 1st XV games. The off-camera banter between those two was hilarious. RIP.

Was he as enthusiastic and upbeat away from the mic? Would have made quite the pair with gruff Ken.

Laban was usually the one making the jokes.

[booboo]

Kinda feel stink as the last post I made on him was less than complimentary about his talk back ability.

But I stand by that.

He was good as a play by play commentator though.

And it's far too young.

Condolences to all who knew him.

[TheMojoman]

Really sad to see. He and Pat Lam ran a number of sessions with Auck U21’s back in early 90’s. Always learnt a lot about backrow play from Willie and he was always willing to help.

[Kirwan]

Ah man, crappy news. RIP.

He will be missed.

[Steve]

what did he die from?

[Frye]

Very sad. And the worst news I've heard today.

RIP

[MN5]

@Frye said in Willie Los'e dies:

Very sad. And the worst news I've heard today.

RIP

Not a fan of the Queen Frye ?

[Steven Harris]

It’s not been great 24 hours with not just Willie’s passing but also the passing of former Ponsonby, Auckland & NZ Māori prop Leon Toki who played against the touring British and Irish Lions in 1977 at Eden Park in arguably the best game of the tour when the Māori led 19-6 at halftime only for the Lions to storm back and win 22-19 ..
I was only 15 at the time , never been so gutted ..Leons sister married my first cousin ,so I was lucky enough to chat to Leon over the years .
Leon’s brother Ness also played in the same match , 2 brothers from the Ponsonby club

As someone who has been on blood thinners for the last 4 years ,supporting the Taniwha does that to you , just want to say even though this may not be the correct forum , make sure you all have regular checks , things like this come out of left field .
Thanks again for the messages really appreciate it))))

[Bovidae]

[Daffy Jaffy]