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What is Jonah's middle name?

Tali. Semisi is Jonah's Dad's name, Moses was one of his Uncles, and John his younger brother.

Where was Jonah born?

Auckland. Jonah was born in a hospital in Greenlane, Auckland, in May 1975.

What is Jonah's Date of birth?

12th May 1975. Jonah was born on 12th May 1975, interestingly his younger brother John was born exactly one year later on 12th May 1976.

Jonah's family were originally from?

Tonga. They were from the Ha'Apai Islands. Jonah did go to live there for a while with his aunt and uncle.

Which shirt number is Jonah famous for wearing?

11. Jonah was the winger, and in his book calls number 11 the loneliest number. Number 2 is for a hooker and number 10 the fly-half. Number 20 was only for a sub.

Jonah's first test opponents were who?

France. Christchurch on 26th June 1994, was Jonah's first test appearance in the All Black jersey. New Zealand lost 8-22. It was also the 100th match of the great French player, Phillipe Sella.

Who were the opponents when Jonah scored his first test try?

Ireland. It was a 43-19 victory over Ireland in the 1995 World Cup. Jonah actually scored two tries this day, 27th May 1995, in Johannesburg.

Jonah scored four tries against England in a 45-29 victory in 1995. Where was this match played?

Cape Town. This was in the World Cup of 1995 in South Africa. This was a semi- final victory, but New Zealand lost to the hosts in the Final.

Jonah reached his 50th test appearance in 2001. Who were the opponents?

Australia. This was 11th August 2001, and New Zealand lost 15-23 although Jonah scored a try in the game.

How many tries did Jonah score in his first World Cup in 1995?

7. Jonah scored two in the opening game against Ireland, one against Scotland and four in the semi-final against England. He was injured for the Japan game which New Zealand won 145-17, so if he had played in that one his total would surely have been much higher.