Grizz Wyllie

Grizz Wyllie

athlete New Zealand

Grizz Wyllie, a former New Zealand rugby player and coach, is renowned for his hard-nosed approach to the game and leadership skills. Captaining Canterbury for 108 games and later coaching the All Blacks, Wyllie's legacy is marked by a blend of toughness and deep rugby intelligence. He is celebrated for his intense training regimes and ability to inspire teams, leading Canterbury to numerous Ranfurly Shield victories and contributing to the All Blacks' success in the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987.

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Ireland Ireland: Grizz Wyllie was involved in a fight that resulted in injuries during the 1971 Lions tour. 5

Duncan Mcrae Ronan O Gara Brian O Driscoll Tana Umaga Keven Mealamu Luke Fitzgerald Schalk Burger Jim Telfer Willie John Mcbride Roger Uttley Gordon Brown Johan De Bruyn Rob Jones Nick Farr Jones Fergus Slattery Sandy Carmichael Alister Hopkinson Adam Jones Mike Phillips
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: a brief history of Lions Tour violence – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Grizz Wyllie is referenced as someone who would be upset about the mural being repainted. 7

Musson Katie Oliver
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Canterbury family fight to save iconic mural from repaint by electricity company Orion

New Zealand New Zealand: Grizz Wyllie is known for his hard-nosed playing style and leadership as a captain and coach in rugby. 8

Doug Bruce Lyn Davis Tane Norton Kerry Mitchell Jim Blair Wayne Smith John Hart Brian Lochore Mike Brewer Victor Simpson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Grizz Wyllie: The All Blacks hard man with a soft side