What we know about Logan Cadwallader's death after All Blacks chief dies at team hotel

New Zealand's preparations for their match against Scotland were rocked by their security chief's sudden death at their team hotel.

The All Blacks paid tribute to Logan Cadwallader on Saturday (Image: Getty)

The rugby community was plunged into mourning earlier this week following confirmation that the All Blacks' head of security, Logan Cadwallader, had died suddenly at the team's hotel. The New Zealand rugby team are in Edinburgh for their Nations Championship encounter with Scotland on Saturday at Murrayfield. Their plans were shaken on Sunday when Cadwallader died at the squad's headquarters due to a "medical event".

Cadwallader had been with the team for 10 years and was a deeply respected member of personnel among the players and coaching staff.

He is survived by a wife, Nannette, and three children. On Tuesday, the All Blacks revealed the news to journalists.

"I just want to, on behalf of the All Blacks, pass on our sincere condolences to Logan's family. Particularly to his wife Nannette and three kids Trey, Brooke and Mia,'' assistant coach Jason 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 have lost a great team member and we love him.''" The All Blacks shared a heartfelt tribute to him on their Instagram earlier in the week, to which his son Trey responded: "Best All Black to not wear a jersey, love ya dad."

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie spoke this week about the profound impact Cadwallader's passing has had on the touring squad.

"It's been a really tough week for our group following the passing of Logan. He was one of us, and he will be very much in our thoughts as we take the field on Saturday," Rennie said.

"The boys have leaned on each other and prepared well, so we're ready to go – we know that is what Logan would want and expect."

The All Blacks squad paid a moving tribute to him earlier in the week, releasing a commemorative video in which they each described Cadwallader in a single word.

"Kind-hearted", "care", "protector", "loyal", "service", "gentleman", "smiley", "caring", "great", "selfless" and "legend" were amongst the words chosen to honour him.

"A tough one. Just one word? Service," said defence coach Faʻalogo Tana Umaga. The footage concluded with the hashtag #4Caddy.

The All Blacks honoured Cadwallader's memory prior to their fixture at Murrayfield on Saturday.

New Zealand's preparations for their match against Scotland were rocked by their security chief's sudden death at their team hotel.

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