El ex-Allblack Chris Masoe dijo en el funeral en Wellington que durante el accidente el estaba intentando protejer a su hija de tres meses Ayla en el junio 5 cuando el y su esposa Alana Madill fallecieron en el accidente
"Ellos dijeron que lo encontraron a el protegiendo a su bebe. "Lomu dijo:"eso es tipico en Jerry . Cuando tu le decias que ponga su cuerpo en la linea , el hacia eso".
Ma'a Nonu habla en el funeral de Jerry Collins. Fuente: Getty Images
Masoe dijo que Collins , estaba en la parte de atras cuando un bus
Masoe said Collins, who was in the back of the car when a bus ploughed into it on a motorway near Beziers, sheltered his daughter with his arms and body when he realised the danger.
“You made it possible for her to have a chance. That is the man you are,” he said.
Madill was driving the car that had come to an unexplained stop on a motorway near Beziers when it was hit by a bus.
His daughter remains in a stable but serious condition in hospital in France. Almost 3,000 people packed into a sports centre for the service in the gritty Wellington suburb of Porirua, where the Samoa-born Collins grew up and began his rugby career.
Pallbearers carry the coffin of Jerry Collins during his funeral service at Te Rauparaha Arena. Source: Getty Images
Collins’ cousin, former All Black Tana Umaga, described him as a unique person with a deep love of rugby who had been revelling in his new role as family man.
“I rest easy in the knowledge that he found love,” Umaga said. Current All Black Conrad Smith said Collins had inspired his community, adding that his former Super Rugby team the Wellington Hurricanes were determined to win this year’s title for him.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen (C) and captain Richie McCaw (R) leaves the funeral for Jerry Collins at Te Rauparaha Arena. Source: Getty Images
“He had an impact I don’t think anyone realised. This past week has cast a shadow over the whole of New Zealand,” he said.
Known as the “human wrecking ball” who played with a smile on his face, Collins played 48 Tests for the All Blacks, including three as captain.
The hearse leaves Te Rauparaha Arena following the funeral service for Jerry Collins. Source: Getty Images
He ended his international career to play in Europe and Japan after New Zealand lost to France in the 2007 World Cup quarter-finals.
The 34-year-old was playing for French second division outfit Narbonne at the time of his death.ns/mfc/tm
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