Fiji-born Joeli Vidiri who suffered the same rare kidney condition as the late Jonah Lomu believes the supplement creatine could have been responsible for their health problems.
Vidiri who is now 42 years-old played on the opposite wing to Lomu for the Auckland Blues in the 1990s and won two caps for the All Blacks.
Both players were diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome which is a rare kidney disease.
Vidiri was first diagnosed with the disease 15 years ago and finally underwent a transplant last May.
He says Lomu took the substance even after being diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome in late 1995.
Meanwhile, the Blues will take on the Crusaders at 6.35pm this Friday in the Super Rugby.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
