Zinzan Brooke gets emotional. Reflects on his career, whānau and bankruptcy

Respect from a Saffa. This chap was a "SERIOUS industrial strenght' All Black forward. Make no mistake. If I remember correctly I saw Zinzan in a test against the Springboks in Cape Town. Many years ago. In one incident he gathered the ball well over the halfway line in All Black territory. Quick as a flash, a brief look, and a dropkick. It sailed over our crossbar. Also when things got tough as Rugby did those days, he was NEVER 'shy!" Remarkable talent, and player, and a good bloke to top it all.

One of my favourite All Blacks of all time. The man could do everything on a Rugby paddock and in my opinion the best number 8 i have seen in my life so far. Time to come home bro.

Zinny is a legend

Zin Zan one of the greatest All Blacks number 8 of all time

Unbelievable player- love from South Africa

What a rugby player. Seems an even better bloke, father and son. Stay well, Zinzan

I watched ZinZan practice for the AB's at St Bedes College in Christchurch. I was 18. I fell in love with him before he kicked that incredible drop goal against the Springboks. The whole world erupted at his confidence & skill. I am Ngā Puhi and so is he. Whanau from NZ. Bless you and your whanau Zinzan.

As an Englishman I didnt enjoy his drop goal against us at the WC semi 1995 which was insult to injury on top of what Lomu was doing to us! But you have to admire that skill now alongside everything else he could do. Hes a good guy too.

What a man!! Always liked him, now I love the man

Played with heart, grit and determination.

Great player, so good to see him in this video!

My absolute FAVOURITE NZ sportsman, not just AB. This man is the real deal, full package. I would dearly love to have a beer with him. After a pre season match in Greymouth at the dawn of super rugby, when we were allowed to get autographs on field, I asked to take his picture. He instead told everyone to step back, placed his hands on my shoulders and smiled for a photo WITH me. I still have the photo and will cherish it forever. Nobody ever took the time to do that. I still don't know why he did it for me, when there were hundreds of other enthusiastic kids out there. I would love to tell him how much that impacted me, how much he inspired me to be the best I can in whatever I do. The man walks with a great deal of mana. Thank you Zinny

Springbok fans of a certain age remember this Legend of the game fondly. Respect to you Zinzan. Great players are the ones you hate playing against and he most certainly fitted that mould. Love it.

Zinzan is an absolute gentleman. I've had the privilege to bump into him a couple of times in London and on each occasion he's been extremely generous with his time. One such occasion was in Chiswick (west London suburb) I was on the phone to my Father just before he died and he was in a hospital bed. My father was a massive rugby fan and whilst he was a Londoner, he was a massive Zinzan fan so I asked Zinny in passing if he'd have a quick chat with my Dad and wish him well. Without skipping a beat, he took the phone off me and wished my Father well and it made my Dads day. Thank you mate, you're a star Although I never was of the standard to play against Zinzan, I forgot to tell him that I played against his secondary school, Mahurangi , when I toured New Zealand as a School boy in 1992 (after he'd graduated unfortunately) . Great memories

Great interview,great fella.Saw the best of him in an Auckland jersey when I lived there in 1991.Never knew he lived in the UK tho😲 Kia Kaha Zinzan from a Welshman 👍

Best ever for me, a natural.

One of the greatest ABs in history What a character

Zinny Fitzy Iceman AMAZING The epitome of All Blacks great legends 🫡🫡🫡

Great korero Zinnie, straight up as usual. All the best brother

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