He was aged only 31, but it appeared to be the end of his Test career.
He ended his Test career with 714 runs at 12.75.
He scored 16 tries in his Test career, a record at the time.
It was to be the only run out of his Test career.
He ended his Test career with seven caps and 22 points, but no tries.
There was a point in 2002 when his Test career looked over before it had really begun.
The figures nevertheless remained the best of his Test career.
The series proved to be the end of his Test career.
At 23, fitness seems the only barrier between him and a Test career.
"I told him it was an interesting way to end your Test career."