The All Blacks are mourning the shock death of their head of security, Logan Cadwallader, following his passing due to a medical event at the team hotel in Edinburgh.
New Zealand Rugby confirmed Cadwallader's death on Monday afternoon [GMT], with the 10-year team member having passed away suddenly on Sunday morning. All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said the team was "devastated".
"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," Rennie said via a New Zealand Rugby media release.
"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."
A former soldier, Cadwallader served the New Zealand Army and Special Air Service Regiment across Bosnia, East Timor and Afghanistan, as we several other demanding locations.
Speaking with New Zealand media on Monday, assistant coach Jason Ryan described Cadwallader as a "quiet hero" within the All Blacks environment.
"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," 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 face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday night [Sunday morning NZT] in the first Test of their November Nations Championship campaign.