Sid Going

Sidney Milton Going MBE (born 19 August 1943) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer. Dubbed Super Sid by his fans, he played 86 matches, including 29 Tests, for the All Blacks between 1967 and 1977. He represented North Auckland domestically.

Early life and family

Born in Kawakawa, Going was educated at Maromaku Primary School, Northland College and Church College of New Zealand. In 1962, at the age of 19, he served as a missionary in Canada for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He is father to five children, among them sons Jared Going who represented New Zealand in Sevens rugby and Milton Going who played super rugby for the Crusaders, husband to Colleen Going and grandfather to several grandchildren. Going is also the uncle of All Black Todd Miller and prominent adventurer Pearl Going. Of Māori descent, Going affiliates to the Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Hine iwi.

Career

Many rate him as New Zealand's greatest running halfback, his flair and unpredictability bagging him 10 tries in test matches, and 23 in all All Black games. He was a key member of the 1972–1973 All Blacks touring side to Great Britain and Ireland, his combination with flanker and captain Ian Kirkpatrick was pivotal. The side won tests against Wales, England, and Scotland before being narrowly denied an unprecedented Grand Slam by their 10–10 draw with Ireland.