About Sid Going
Sidney Milton Going (19 August 1943 – 17 May 2024) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer. Dubbed Super Sid by his fans, he played 86 matches, including 29 tests, for the All Blacks between 1967 and 1977. He represented North Auckland domestically. == Early life and family == Born in Kawakawa on 19 August 1943, Going was educated at Maromaku Primary School, Northland College and Church College of New Zealand. In 1962, at the age of 19, he was a missionary in Canada for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Going and his wife, Colleen, had five children, including sons, Jared, who represented New Zealand in Sevens rugby, and Milton, who played Super Rugby for the Crusaders. Going was also the uncle of All Black Todd Miller. Of Māori descent, Going affiliated with the Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Hine iwi. == Career == Many rate him as New Zealand's greatest running halfback, his flair and unpredictability bagging him 10 tries in test matches, and 23 in All Black games. A key member of the 1972–1973 All Blacks touring side to Great Britain and Ireland, Going's combination with flanker and captain Ian Kirkpatrick was pivotal.
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