Mac McCallion

Warrick Lee "Mac" McCallion[notes 1] (26 July 1950 – 14 March 2018) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach.

[3] After the war, he played for Counties from 1976 to 1980, and made eight appearances for New Zealand Māori in the late 1970s.

[4] McCallion was named New Zealand coach of the year for his work with the NPC Division One team Counties in both 1996 and 1997.

He enhanced his reputation further as Graham Henry's assistant at the Auckland Blues during a four-year spell that saw them reach three consecutive Super 12 finals, lifting the trophy on two occasions in 1997 and 1998.

[6] He was survived by his wife Suzie, two children Dion and Zeb, one step-child Bowen and daughter in law Robyn.