Former New Zealand forward Sione Lauaki has died at the age of 35. The Tonga-born flanker or number eight won 17 Test caps for the All Blacks between 2005 and 2008.In 2012, it was reported Lauaki - who played for Super Rugby club Chiefs as well as French sides Bayonne and Clermont - had been suffering from heart and kidney problems."The thoughts of everyone are with the family of Sione Lauaki. Gone too soon. RIP, Wax," tweeted the All Blacks.World Cup-winning All Black Sonny Bill Williams was among those to pay their respects.