Thank you Taranaki & Manawatu ! That brought tears to my eyes 😪 RIP Sean !

Wonderful showcase of respect - and then top it off with an awesome haka performed by both teams.... Man, that’s massive. See ya in the next life, Sean. Friday ngt - October 22, 2021.

Sean Wainui was a great rugby player, so sad for him to go. 🙏🥺😢

I am fro 🇨🇦 I heard about Sean’s death a few days ago. So sad. However, I decided to check out his team, and now I am hooked on the game. god Bless you guys ❤️❤️❤️

Respect the Naki & Manawatu boys for this before the match 🙏🇳🇿

Sean definitely be smiling down at this tribute. Still can’t believe it. Fly high uce 🤍

So sad to see such great people leave this world so early, god bless and best wishes Chief.. you’ll always be remembered.. RIP brother..

Didn’t know the bro…..but because he was hearty and loved rugby and being a proud Maori boy I can’t help but weep for this young man who had so much to live for and gave so much joy to those who knew him or watched him play - love to his beautiful wife Paige and his gorgeous children and his whole whanau and rugby communities around the world!! xoxoxo 🔥💯❤️🔥💯❤️

incredible display of passion and sportsmanship. Absolutely tragic loss but it is truly heartwarming seeing this.

Gone too soon indeed when he had his life and rugby career ahead of him, RIP

So sad that a legend has passed away 😢

Very respectful and moving

Respect all around. May his departed soul rest in peace and find grace and salvation.

great respect from all npc teams around aotearoa

This bought tears to a 25 year old young man's eyes 💛❤🖤 RIP Sean Wainui

That was tears on my eyes! Pray that God wipe out your tears, n give peace at this difficult times ! CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY!😭😭💟💟💟💟

😭Beautiful tribute

God bless all both team and players, and Sean families.

RIP legend ❤️

Big love from east Auckland. Chea

i cried watching this tribute,heartwarming

Gonna miss him ❤️❤️🕊

Much love from Whiti!! Gone too soon! Condolences to his fam!!

RIP my bro 🙏🥺💛🧡💙💚 Condolence to your family

Fully deserved to be an All Black Great Player and a great man RIP Sean,

Chur brothers will allways remember sean

Couldn't help but shed a tear. Scenes of emotion and togetherness the stirred feelings in me like never before.R.I.P Sean.

Rip Sean wainui far u left this world too early u will never be forgotten

Rip Sean wainui wayyy too early for you to leave this world

I’m from taranaki / you will be missed

Very special in the way Maori have the culture and respect for people ….

Kei runga noa e Nehe 🤟🏾ōtira, kāutau katoa Tāne mā❤️💛💚

That is so so sad way way to young

From Soith Africa and Springbok supporter: The utmost respect,

This gave me tears in my eyes. So sad 😔

we remember sean wainui forever

Would've preferred the result to go Manawatu's way but it was a good blimmin' game to dedicate to the late young man.

Ka pai the boys

We miss and love u

Hari Huritau my bro rest well and peacefully

That was faqn awesome for such sadness . LOVE THE TU , LOVE THE NAKI.

Wish it wasn't true...awesome tribute for the man Wainui.

Felt that❤❤❤❤🥺🥺🥺🥺RIL brother

More than just a game 😭😭😭jah bless rest easy my bro

💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏 Rest In Peace Sean Wainui

Rest easy Sean

I’m a kiwi watching the game 8.30 tomorow

It's gonna be hard for paige and kids with u not here anymore my bro

❤❤❤

Respect

❤️ 😢

🙏🖤

❤️

Thanks taranaki and manawatu for doing a haka to send off Sean we will miss him so much

Damn…his death got me man 💔

💚💜💛💔

so much aroha

I am so sorry😦🙍

Why would ppl dislike this???

Haere ra ete ATOA

Once again proving: "Rugby is a Thugs game, played by Gentlemen" RIP

it came out today it looks like it was suicide

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