Former Blues lock Kurtis Haiu dies at 31
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Former Blues lock Kurtis Haiu dies at 31
Haiu, who made his Super 14 debut off the bench for the Blues in their season opening match against the Hurricanes back in 2006, has sadly lost his battle with cancer at age 31.
Haiu was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in 2011 that prematurely ended his promising career.
"Kurtis fought such a brave battle to be with them for as long as he could, which was typical of his character. I loved playing footy with Kurtis and I will treasure those memories of my Blues brother and pray that he rests in peace," said Blues captain Jerome Kaino who led the tributes to his former team-mate.
"Kurtis loved his daughters so much and our love and prayers go out to them and the Haiu family."
Haiu bows down with 53 games for the Blues as well as 76 matches for Auckland.
Haiu was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in 2011 that prematurely ended his promising career.
"Kurtis fought such a brave battle to be with them for as long as he could, which was typical of his character. I loved playing footy with Kurtis and I will treasure those memories of my Blues brother and pray that he rests in peace," said Blues captain Jerome Kaino who led the tributes to his former team-mate.
"Kurtis loved his daughters so much and our love and prayers go out to them and the Haiu family."
Haiu bows down with 53 games for the Blues as well as 76 matches for Auckland.
