He is a freak and the sooner he goes away the better."

The Springboks won the final in extra-time leaving Jonah with a runners-up medal

1996 saw Jonah held back by niggling leg and shoulder injuries, although he did score in the inaugural Super 12 final for the Auckland Blues against Natal, and had a sensational day against Australia in the All Blacks 35 point win on Athletic Park.

At the end of 1996 he was diagnosed as having Nephrotic Syndrome, a rare and serious kidney disorder. His rugby career went on hold whilst Jonah tackled the problem head, eventually forcing his way back into the All Blacks jersey for two tests against England and Wales on tour in late 1997.

He scored eight tries at the 1999 World Cup as New Zealand finished fourth. He scored a then record 15 tries at his two World Cups.

He helped the All Blacks win the Tri-Nations Championship in 1996, 1999 and 2002.

STATISTICS North Island: 2 tries in 1 game – 10 points Presidents XV: 2 tries in 1 game – 10 points NZ Harlequins: 3 tries in 1 game – 15 points Auckland Blues: 13 tries in 22 games – 65 points Chiefs: 2 tries in 8 games – 10 points Hurricanes: 11 tries in 25 games – 55 points Counties Manukau: 19 tries in 28 games – 95 points Wainuiomata: 2 tries in 3 games – 10 points Cardiff Blues: 1 try in 10 games – 5 points NZ Colts Games: 5 tries in 3 games – 25 points NZ Sevens: 20 tries in 7 games – 100 points NZ Trials: 5 tries in 4 games – 25 points New Zealand ‘A’: 3 tries in 3 games – 15 points New Zealand (all games): 43 tries in 73 matches – 215 points New Zealand (Tests): 37 tries in 63 games – 185 points NZ Barbarians: 2 games – 0 points Barbarians: 5 ties in 2 games – 25 points World Barbarians: 1 game – 0 points

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