Former All Black star Jerry Collins and his wife have died following a car crash in France. Capped 48 times for the All Blacks, Collins was most recently playing for Narbonne in the French second division.
The crash is said to have taken place on a stretch of highway in the Herault department in the south of the country. Collins' three month old daughter has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following the crash which is thought to have involved a bus.
We are shocked and saddened by reports about the accident involving Jerry.
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) June 5, 2015
A number of rugby's most high profile figures have conveyed there sense of shock at the news this morning.
Terrible news about Jerry Collins & his wife in France. Thoughts are with his family.
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) June 5, 2015
Had the privilege and honour of bleeding with him on the weekends on the field. Words cant express how sad I am brother. RIP big brother JC!
— Piri Weepu (@piriweepu) June 5, 2015
