Grant Batty

Grant Batty was a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a winger for the All Blacks and was known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the field. After retiring from professional rugby, he achieved success in various coaching roles, including serving as an assistant coach for the Queensland Reds and coaching the Australia Under-19s. He was recently remembered fondly by former teammate Andy Leslie, who expressed his shock at Batty's passing, describing him as a great friend and a fierce competitor.