He impressed and was selected to represent the New Zealand Colts , after which Meads personally guaranteed that Johnson 's future lay with the All - Blacks .
As a youngster he went to learn his trade in New Zealand where he received tutoring from Colin Meads .
He impressed and was selected to represent the New Zealand Colts , after which Colin Meads personally guaranteed that Johnson 's future lay with the All - Blacks .
As a youngster he went to learn his trade in New Zealand where he received tutoring from Colin Meads .