New Zealand's win in the world under-20 rugby championship has been tinged with sadness by the death of the father of star back Zac Guildford.
It is understood Robert Guildford died in the grandstands while watching the final in Tokyo where New Zealand scored seven tries to beat England 44-28.
Zac Guildford scored two of those tries on the wing as he claimed his second world title with the national under-20s.
He is a Hawke's Bay and Hurricanes representative.
His father Robert is a former Wairarapa Bush player who took great delight in his son's progress that included making the trip to Japan for this latest tournament.
Zac Guildford became the youngest ever Hurricanes player when he was selected as an 18-year-old for the 2008 season.
He is a former Napier Boys' High School pupil and New Zealand schools representative.
Hawke's Bay rugby officials expressed their sadness.
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