All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan has said Davie Rennie’s squad are devastated following the sudden death of their head of security in Edinburgh.

New Zealand are in the Scottish capital ahead of this Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Gregor Townsend’s side. However, preparations have been affected by the tragic passing on Sunday of Logan Cadwallader, a member of their security team for 10 years.

Addressing the media, an emotional Ryan said: “I can tell you that the team is heartbroken. He had a massive influence on a lot of people in the All Blacks in the last decade.

“Loges was our quiet hero, he was always looking ahead for us and always looking out for us and our families. The country has lost a great soldier and we’ve lost a great team member. We love him.”

“He was the ultimate team man…”

All Blacks boss Rennie added in a statement: “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.”

NZR chief executive Steve Lancaster said Cadwallader 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.”
NZR also referenced Cadwallader’s highest level service in the New Zealand Defence Force, where his deployments included Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands.

“His service to his country, and the values he carried from it, were reflected in everything he did for the team. New Zealand Rugby is supporting Logan’s family, as well as All Blacks players and staff.”

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Cadwallader died following a medical event at the team’s Edinburgh hotel. The All Blacks are in the Scottish capital for the first of four Nations Championship matches this month, with games against Wales, England and a finals weekend play-off to follow.