Emoni Narawa in action against the Springboks at Eden Park. Photo \/ Photosport<\/p>\n
Moments later, he was on the ground in agony after taking a knee to the upper body while contesting a high ball. He spent four nights in hospital with scans revealing he had a punctured lung and broken rib.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe next 12 weeks was the toughest I\u2019ve ever had mentally,\u201d Narawa said. \u201cThe highest of the highs, and then a minute later you\u2019re on the ground in pain.\u201d<\/p>\n
What helped him get through were his two daughters, Nyla and Milla, and his wife Danielle<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cNyla was only 2 weeks old at the time, so as devastating as it was, my silver lining was I got to spend time with my newborn.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was tough, it was gutting, but I guess that\u2019s where you see the importance of having a good support system around you.\u201d<\/p>\n He recently returned to the field for his 50th Chiefs appearance and has been in good form, scoring two tries in three appearances as he looks to establish himself in the starting side.<\/p>\n There is also an element of unfinished business with the Chiefs, who have tasted defeat in four of the last five finals.<\/p>\n \u201cGrowing up in Fiji, [I] didn\u2019t really dream of even playing one game for a Super team, but to play 50 games is an absolute dream,\u201d Narawa said.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving come out second best, there is still a bit of disappointment that\u2019s going to hang around in the background, so fingers crossed and hopefully we can get things together and hopefully we come out on top.\u201d<\/p>\n The Chiefs are currently sixth in the Super Rugby standings<\/a> with three wins and two defeats. They face the Western Force on Saturday night.<\/p>\n Narawa is also hopeful his form will be enough to capture the attention of new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie<\/a> so he can feature on the tour of South Africa.<\/p>\nEmoni Narawa with his wife Danielle and their daughters Nyla and Milla. Photo \/ Maree Wilkinson<\/p>\n