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Laurie Mains: Former All Blacks head coach on the death of Norm Hewitt
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Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains is touting the late Norm Hewitt as one of New Zealand rugby's greats.
The nine-test hooker has died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998.
After issues with alcohol abuse, Hewitt became an anti-violence ambassador and public speaker.
Mains says when he first selected Hewitt he was a bit of a 'larrikin'.
"I'd have to speak to him quite sternly - and he took that on board and into the team. Immediately, he showed not only good performance on the rugby field, but also he took a real turn in his personal behaviour."
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Manage episode 429124379 series 2098282
Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains is touting the late Norm Hewitt as one of New Zealand rugby's greats.
The nine-test hooker has died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998.
After issues with alcohol abuse, Hewitt became an anti-violence ambassador and public speaker.
Mains says when he first selected Hewitt he was a bit of a 'larrikin'.
"I'd have to speak to him quite sternly - and he took that on board and into the team. Immediately, he showed not only good performance on the rugby field, but also he took a real turn in his personal behaviour."
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