The Country's Jamie Mackay is among thousands of fans and admirers paying tribute to the late Norm Hewitt.
Hewitt died aged 55 after a battle with motor neurone disease, having played 23 games for New Zealand between 1993 and 1998.
Jamie Mackay recalled past interviews and catch-ups with the deceased rugby great.
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