Former All Black captain Jock Hobbs remains in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital after a deterioration of his leukaemia.
It was confirmed last night that Hobbs, 52, who also chaired the New Zealand Rugby Union, was in the intensive care unit at Wellington Hospital.
A hospital spokesman this morning said he remained in the unit in a critical condition.
Mr Hobbs' family members are gathering in their Wellington home, with his son, Blues' Super 15 player Michael, leaving the squad in South Africa to fly home.
"Michael got a call yesterday, Jock is in hospital in a serious condition, and he's flying home,'' Blues' coach Pat Lam said.