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Imposing All Blacks winger who transcended his sport but retired early due to rare kidney disease
FT editor Lionel Barber recalls the enthusiasms of youth and on balance is happy to be a spectator
The rebellion that engendered the global tournament has given way to stability
The national team may be successful on the pitch, but the club game is far from healthy
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