New Zealand have confirmed the death of their head of security, Logan Cadwallader, who died in the team's hotel in Edinburgh on Sunday

The New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the tragic death of Logan Cadwallader, who has been the team's head of security for a decade.

Cadwallader suffered a “medical event” in the Edinburgh's Radisson Blu hotel, situated on the Royal Mile, on Sunday morning. It comes less than a week before they take on Scotland at Murrayfield in the Nations Championship.

The All Blacks said in a statement that Cadwallader was “a much-loved and respected member of the All Blacks group”. Dave Rennie, the All Blacks head coach, said: “Logan has been a big part of the All Blacks family for a long time. He was the ultimate team man, loved and trusted by all and a true professional. He looked after all of us, players and staff, and he was a good mate to many in this team. We are all devastated.

“Our thoughts are with his wife, Nannette, his children, Trey, Brooke and Mia, and his wider family and friends. As a team, we will honour Logan and the legacy he has left on the All Blacks.”

Chief executive Steve Lancaster added: “Logan was a valued and trusted member of the management group over the past decade, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who worked alongside him. On behalf of New Zealand Rugby, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this very difficult time.”

Cadwallader previously served in the New Zealand army and New Zealand special air service regiment (NZSAS), where he was deployed to some of the world ’s toughest environments.

The All Blacks put out a post remembering Cadwallader on their social media, which has been shared by a host of the team's leading names including Will Jordan and Jordie Barrett.

This weekend’s clash will be the 34th meeting between Scotland and New Zealand since 1905. Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks but have become increasingly competitive - losing last year's contest by just eight points having recovered from being 17-0 down.

The All Blacks got into the Nations Championship having won all three of their matches in the summer, but in the coming month will face Scotland, Wales and then England in Twickenham.

Scotland have won five of their eight fixtures this season, recovering well from a disappointing loss to Italy in their Six Nations opener. They have beaten England, France and Argentina since.