Todd Blackadder

Todd Blackadder (born 20 September 1971 in Rangiora) is a retired New Zealand rugby union player and professional rugby coach. He captained the national team, the All Blacks 14 times playing a total of 25 games and 12 tests. Blackadder captained the Crusaders to three Super Rugby titles during his time with the franchise while also winning two NPC titles with Canterbury. Blackadder began his career as a blindside flanker but was transformed into a lock in 1998.