Jonah Lomu dies age 40
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - 11:30 AM
Source: AAP
All Blacks and world rugby great Jonah Lomu has died at the age of 40, according to reports.
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New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the death of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu at the age of 40.
Lomu died unexpectedly in the early hours of Wednesday, NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew confirmed.
"We're all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu," Tew said.
"We're lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family.
"Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world."
Lomu had recently been in the United Kingdom to attend to promotional duties around the Rugby World Cup.
He quit the sport in 2002 after 73 games for the All Blacks because of Nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease. He has been on dialysis treatment for more than a decade and had suffered occasional setbacks to his health.
Lomu scored 37 tries in 63 Tests and is regarded as one of New Zealand's greatest wingers.
His spectacular performances at the 1995 Rugby World Cup made him one of the sport's most recognisable global figures.
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A sad day for all - man was truly a legend and such a shame he never reached his full potential.
He should've been in the game much longer
I am genuinely upset at hearing this news
Lomu and Campo are the BEST Rugby wingers I have ever seen
A Legend ON and OFF the field
man was truly a legend and such a shame he never reached his full potential
can't quite agree
even though his career was shortened - his potential WAS reached - some of the MANY examples of how he DOMINATED World Rugby include but are not limited to - World Cup 95 in South Africa - steam rolling over all comers for several years - even Campo backed out of tackling him
Sydney Test in 2000 - THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED - Lomu's match winner was poetry in motion
https://vine.co/v/eTeeT2jrm9J R11P
I thought he was bullet proof until finding out about his kidney problems.
And now he's gone.
Too young, too good. RIP
RIP Jonah.
An All Blacks legend and champion bloke loved by all Kiwis, and many more around the world.
LOL Settle down Capt, 'greatest union player of all time' i dont think id have him on my top 50, but he was a devestating runner of the ball thats for sure, certainly in the top few best wingers thats for sure.
As a NZ winger he was all but unstoppable, a scary sight for the opposition when in full cry. Now he's gone, & the greatness of him will be there with all who played with & against him, as well as those forutnate enough to see him play.
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