{"id":298266,"date":"2023-05-19T08:50:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T08:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=298266"},"modified":"2023-05-19T11:58:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T11:58:32","slug":"crusaders-tribute-after-heartbreaking-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=298266","title":{"rendered":"Crusaders' tribute after 'heartbreaking' death"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Crusaders<\/a> may have delivered their ninth win of the Super Rugby Pacific<\/a> season, but there was little to celebrate at Mount Smart Stadium.<\/p>\n

On Monday, it was announced Billy Guyton had died suddenly at just 33 years old.<\/a><\/p>\n

His death was felt across the competition and beyond, having played for the Blues<\/a>, Crusaders and Hurricanes<\/a> as well as the M\u0101ori All Blacks.<\/p>\n

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Guyton was perhaps more known for his tenure with the Tasman Mako, having made 52 appearances in the provincial competition.<\/p>\n

\"Macca<\/p>\n

While the Dolphins in the NRL may lay claim to the 'fins up' slogan, the Mako made the phrase and hand gesture famous long before then.<\/p>\n

As Crusaders winger Macca Springer rose from scoring the second try of the night, he rose and formed the iconic fin with his hand on his head before launching it skyward.<\/p>\n

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It was a subtle but poignant gesture by the 20-year-old, who plays for the Mako in the National Provincial Championship.<\/p>\n

Former Tasman and Hurricanes player turned Crusaders coach James Marshall was among those pay tribute to Harmon in the 41-7 win.<\/p>\n

\"Billy<\/p>\n

"Absolutely heartbreaking to hear the news about Billy," he said.<\/p>\n

"He was a champion, man. I was lucky enough to play with him at the Hurricanes and mate, he was such a legend and I'm absolutely gutted to hear that news.<\/p>\n

"Massive shout out to his family and love to all of them. I hope they're doing well, and rest in peace, Billy."<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1659461030555287552<\/a><\/p>\n

It was a one-sided contest between the Crusaders and Moana Pasifika, as the home side were kept scoreless in the first half.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moana Pasifika scored one try to the Crusader's six in what was a messy affair on the whole.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Crusaders will host the Waratahs on Saturday, May 27 but before that Moana Pasifika head to Lautoka for the highly anticipated Pacific derby against the Fijian Drua.<\/p>\n

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via<\/strong> lifeline.org.au<\/strong><\/a>. In an emergency, call 000.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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