How Brian Lochore’s gentle leadership shaped New Zealand rugby

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Sir Brian Lochore’s early ambitions of being a jockey were sidelined as he grew into one of New Zealand’s greatest All Blacks. Phil Gifford shares the story of how a humble farmer became an icon of world rugby.

Sir Brian Lochore, the ultimate 20th-century All Blacks icon, as both a captain and coach, wanted to be a jockey when he was a primary school kid in Wairarapa.

His parents used to stand his Shetland pony, Winkle, in the back
seat of the family car, and drive Brian and Winkle, the horse’s head poking out an open window, to the local pony club.

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Fred Allen (L), Sir Wilson Whineray (C) and Sir Brian Lochore in 2008 during the Steinlager Rugby Awards at the Langham Hotel in Auckland. Photo / PhotosportFred Allen (L), Sir Wilson Whineray (C) and Sir Brian Lochore in 2008 during the Steinlager Rugby Awards at the Langham Hotel in Auckland. Photo / Photosport

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The All Blacks arrive in London at the start of the 1967 tour of Britain and France. From left: Sir Colin Meads, Ken Gray, Kel Tremain and Sir Brian Lochore. Photo / PhotosportThe All Blacks arrive in London at the start of the 1967 tour of Britain and France. From left: Sir Colin Meads, Ken Gray, Kel Tremain and Sir Brian Lochore. Photo / Photosport

All Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore on his farm. Photo / Photosport, Peter Bush CollectionAll Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore on his farm. Photo / Photosport, Peter Bush Collection

Sir Brian Lochore, Sir Colin Meads and Sid Going during the match between the All Blacks and Southern University, Newlands, South Africa, 1970. Photo / PhotosportSir Brian Lochore, Sir Colin Meads and Sid Going during the match between the All Blacks and Southern University, Newlands, South Africa, 1970. Photo / Photosport

Sir Wayne Smith, Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hansen and Sir Brian Lochore at All Blacks training in November 2004. Photo / PhotosportSir Wayne Smith, Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hansen and Sir Brian Lochore at All Blacks training in November 2004. Photo / Photosport

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