Losing his sight led to dark times for the intrepid TV star, but when things couldn’t have looked any bleaker, a challenge from an All Black pulled him out of his misery
His alcoholism was well documented, but the former All Black was also hiding a $1000-a-week cocaine habit, as well as self-medicating with sleeping pills and Valium.
For the former All Black and his actress-turned-lawyer bride, this day was always a foregone conclusion. "We were so young when we met – but it was soon clear that this would be a forever thing."
Country lad Jack has swept city slicker Sophia Eblett off her feet. But the All Black is remaining tight-lipped on whether his famous mullet will stick around for the wedding.
Like many young Pacific islanders, Mosese looked up to the rugby superstar. The two had many similarities in their upbringings, and their lives ended up intersecting in a very poignant way.
TJ and Greer had planned to get married later in the year, before realising they simply didn't want to hold out that long – after nine years, they were done waiting!
The All Blacks hectic schedule means this father of three has to make sure his diet keeps him up to the job - but his main mission is to get his kids to enjoy healthy eating as much as he does.