John Kirwan

Major clubs: Auckland, Treviso, Auckland Warriors, NEC Green Rockets Country: New Zealand Test span: 1984-94 Test caps: 63 (62 starts) Test points: 143 (35T)(FILES) A file photo taken on June 14, 1987 shows New Zealand's wing John Kirwan (L) passing a Welsh defender (R) in Brisbane during the Rugby World Cup semi-final match between New Zealand and Wales. Former All Blacks great John Kirwan was appointed head coach of the Auckland Blues on July 17, 2012, replacing Pat Lam at the helm of the underperforming Super 15 franchise. Kirwan, a 63-Test veteran who has also coached Italy and Japan at …