All Black forward Tiny White passes away

Richard 'Tiny' White proved to be a line-out forward without peer for the All Blacks. File photo / NZ Herald

One of the greatest All Black forwards has passed away in Gisborne.

Richard 'Tiny' White died yesterday after fighting health problems for several weeks.

White played 55 games including 23 tests for the All Blacks, and over 100 games for Poverty Bay.