Brian Lochore facts for kids
Lochore in 1963
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| Birth name | Brian James Lochore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 3 September 1940 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Masterton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 3 August 2019 (aged 78) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Masterton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wairarapa College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Pamela Lucy Young
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Sir Brian James Lochore (born September 3, 1940 – died August 3, 2019) was a famous New Zealand rugby union player and coach. He played for and captained the national team, known as the All Blacks. Brian Lochore played in key positions like Number 8 and lock. He led the All Blacks as captain 46 times. In 1999, he was honored by being added to the International Rugby Hall of Fame.
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Brian Lochore's Early Life
Brian Lochore was born in Masterton, New Zealand, on September 3, 1940. His parents were Alma Joyce Lochore and James Denniston Lochore. He went to Opaki Primary School and then Wairarapa College. At college, he was part of the top rugby team, the 1st XV, in 1956. In 1963, Brian Lochore married Pamela Lucy Young.
Rugby Career Highlights
Lochore started playing rugby for his local club, Masterton, and for his region, Wairarapa, in 1959. He played six test matches for the All Blacks. This included all four games during the 1965 tour against the South African team.
Becoming All Blacks Captain
In 1966, the All Blacks coach, Fred Allen, chose Brian Lochore to be the captain. This was for the tour against the Lions. He continued to be the captain until he stopped playing rugby in 1970. He even came back to play one more game in 1971 when the All Blacks had many injured players.
Beyond Playing: Coaching and Management
Brian Lochore's involvement in rugby didn't stop when he retired as a player. He coached his old club, Masterton. Later, he coached the Wairarapa-Bush team starting in 1980.
In 1983, Lochore became an All Blacks selector. This meant he helped choose the players for the national team. From 1985 to 1987, he coached the All Blacks. During this time, he led the team to win the very first Rugby World Cup in 1987. He continued to be involved with the All Blacks. He managed the team during the 1995 World Cup. After that, he served again as one of the All Blacks selectors.
Life After Rugby
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Brian Lochore was also very passionate about protecting nature. He was the chairman of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust for eight years. This trust works with landowners to protect important natural and cultural places on their land.
Awards and Honours
Brian Lochore received many special awards for his contributions.
- In 1970, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to rugby.
- In 1999, he was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM). This was for his services to sport and the community.
- The Lochore Cup, a trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby competition, is named after him.
- On Waitangi Day in 2007, he received New Zealand's highest honor. He was inducted into the Order of New Zealand (ONZ).
What Others Said About Him
Sir Colin Meads, another legendary rugby player, wrote about Brian Lochore. He said that Lochore was everything he would want in a Number 8 player. He praised Lochore's hard work and leadership on the field. Sir Colin also mentioned that Lochore was a humble captain.
Brian Lochore's Passing
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In June 2019, it was announced that Brian Lochore had bowel cancer. He passed away on August 3, 2019, at the age of 78.
His funeral was held on August 8 at Memorial Park, Masterton. About 2,500 people attended to pay their respects. Brian Lochore is buried in Masterton's Riverside Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Brian Lochore para niños
