The four-month-old daughter of the late former All Black Jerry Collins and his partner Alana Madill has arrived safely in Canada with her grandparents, Ruth and Darrell Madill.

A media statement released today said Ayla, now nearly four months old, will most likely have ongoing disabilities as a result of the car crash that killed both her parents in France last month.

"Current medical opinion is that, sadly, little Ayla will likely suffer from ongoing disabilities, the full extent of which cannot yet be known. Ayla will need intense ongoing care.

"As might be expected, little Ayla continues to demonstrate her fighting qualities and strength - reminiscent of both her mother and father."

It said the families are "so deeply grateful" for all the prayers and messages of continuing support for Ayla and for the other continuing acts of kindness and support from all around the world, "especially from so many generous people in New Zealand".