 Laurie Mains replaced Wyllie in 1992 , and was given the job of preparing the side for the 1995 event in South Africa . New Zealand were again one of the favourites to take the championship . Their status as favourites was enhanced when a young Jonah Lomu scored four tries against England in the 45 – 29 semi @-@ final win . They managed to take hosts South Africa to extra time in the final , before losing 15 @-@ 12 to Joel Stransky 's drop goal . 
