Thousands turn out to honour Jerry Collins at Porirua funeral

Jerry Collins was laid to rest yesterday as thousands turned out to honour the great All Black, who died in a car crash, along with his partner Alana, recently. Touching tributes were made by great friends Chris Masoe, Tana Umaga, Ma'a Nonu and Jonah Lomu. Some great stories were told by former teammates Nonu and Conrad Smith in particular, while the likes of Richie McCaw, Piri Weepu and Sonny Bill Williams were all in attendance, amongst other All Blacks past and present. Michael Jones spoke fondly of Collins and the impact he had on the sport, while Lomu and Alama Ieremia spoke of what a lo…