24-year-old Jonathan Falefasa Umaga, better known as Tana, makes his international debut as a winger against Fiji in 1997
Umaga makes a real impact for the All Blacks and scores a hat-trick of tries in the 54-7 demolition of France in June 1999
In the 1999 World Cup semi-final, Umaga and New Zealand suffer a shock 43-31 defeat to France in a classic encounter
He is named New Zealand's Player of the Year in 2000 and switches from wing to centre against France in the autumn
He becomes the first Kiwi to win the Pierre de Coubertin Trophy after helping the unconscious Colin Charvis in 2003
The 2003 World Cup in Australia ends prematurely for Umaga as he injures his left knee in the opening match against Italy
He is made New Zealand captain on 12 June 2004 and guides the team to a 36-3 win over world champions England
Controversy follows during the 2005 Lions tour as Umaga faces scrutiny over an alleged spear tackle on Brian O'Driscoll
After a 3-0 win over the Lions the All Blacks overcome Australia and South Africa to claim the Tri-Nations crown
Umaga leads the Haka for the last time as his side claim the Grand Slam over Wales, Ireland, England and Scotland
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