The family of one of New Zealand's greatest All Blacks is desperately searching London for the 79-year-old who has gone missing from Heathrow Airport.

Terry Lineen went missing between his connecting flights from Auckland to Edinburgh late last night.

He was due to meet up with his son Sean Lineen for a seven week holiday during the Rugby World Cup.

Terry Lineen has a raft of health complaints and suffers from blood cancer, which he needs to take regular medication for.

Metropolitan Police have confirmed he arrived at Heathrow, but never made the onward connection to Edinburgh.