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Jonah Lomu, All Blacks legend, dies aged 40

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PHOTO: All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, pictured against Ireland in 2001, died unexpectedly, aged 40. (Getty Images: Ross Land)

RELATED STORY: Rugby's biggest star gone too soon
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Former All Blacks rugby union star Jonah Lomu has died unexpectedly at the age of 40.

Family spokesman and former All Black doctor John Mayhew confirmed the news on Wednesday.

"I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning... it was totally unexpected, Jonah and his family arrived back from the UK last night," Mayhew told New Zealand's TV3 before breaking down in tears.

New Zealand rugby chief executive Steve Tew also acknowledged Lomu's death on social media.


PHOTO: Jonah Lomu arriving home from the UK on Tuesday.(Craig Norenbergs)

"We're all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu," Tew tweeted.

"We're lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family.

Jonah was a legend of the game and [was] loved by his many fans both here and around the world.

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew

"Jonah was a legend of the game and [was] loved by his many fans both here and around the world."

The man once seen as the most unstoppable force in international rugby made his Test debut in 1994, but he rose to stardom with magnificent displays for New Zealand in the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa.

In particular he almost single-handedly won the semi-final in that tournament against England, scoring four tries and running through a shell-shocked English defence as New Zealand triumphed 45-29.

Rugby's biggest star, gone too soon


No one left their mark on world rugby, or opposing defenders, quite like Jonah Lomu.

His combination of size and speed made him one of the most dynamic attacking players in the world - he scored 43 tries in 73 matches for New Zealand before having to quit the sport because of ill health in 2002.

Lomu suffered from the rare kidney disorder nephrotic syndrome.

He had a kidney transplant in 2004, but his body rejected it in 2011 and he had been reliant on dialysis ever since.

Most recently Lomu was in Great Britain last month to attend the 2015 Rugby World Cup, which the All Blacks won defeating Australia in the final.
Current and former All Blacks began to pay tribute to Lomu on social media after news of his death was made public.

These included Sean Fitzpatrick, who captained the New Zealand side at Lomu's breakthrough World Cup in 1995, and current winger Cory Jane.

Lomu mourned in Australia

The rest of the rugby world also shared its sadness at his passing.

Former Wallaby Peter Fitzsimons said Lomu was the greatest player he had ever seen.

"The most entertaining, the most stunning. I went to South Africa in 1995 to cover the Rugby World Cup I saw every match he played and I, like everybody, had never seen anything like him."

Australian Rugby Union chief executive paid tribute to Lomu in a statement.

"There will never be another Jonah Lomu. He was rugby's first genuine superstar and as well as being an extraordinary rugby player he was also an exceptional man who gave everything to the game and his community in Auckland," Pulver said.

He was rugby's first genuine superstar and as well as being an extraordinary rugby player he was also an exceptional man who gave everything to the game and his community in Auckland.

Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver

"His long battle with health has been well documented and his legend grew even greater as he continued to inspire us all with his fight for life against a rare and crippling disease.

"The ARU wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the Lomu family, as well as the New Zealand Rugby Union and the many other people in our game who were fortunate to have known the great man. Jonah's legacy will live forever in our game, and indeed all over the world."
 

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shocked!

May he rest in peace,
and may his memory be eternal.
 

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St Andrew's school song sounds like a fight song, suitable for rugby. Liked the song since I was a kid, Up and On.


 

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6'5", 262 lbs. RIP. Long live the legend.

Here's a video of his greatest tries:

[video=youtube;LO1ZWGm5KnM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1ZWGm5KnM[/video]
 

harimau

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Who cares about some rugby players?
 

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Who cares about some rugby players?

Are you an ACS, RI or St Andrews' boy? If you aren't please get lost. You are not qualified to view this thread or make any comments. :oIo:
 

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Rugby players are just meat heads worshipped by angry teenage masturbaters.
 

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Rugby players are just meat heads worshipped by angry teenage masturbaters.

Excuse me.... are you qualified to view this thread? If you aren't please bugger off and keep your comments to yourself. :oIo:
 

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Based upon the number of views of this thread, it is pretty obvious that non qualified individuals are clicking on the thread and viewing the content.

It seems that sinkies are unable to follow simple instructions. :kma:
 

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Really shocked to hear this news, may he RIP.
 

Rogue Trader

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This is the real man's sport

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Check out the lightning reflezes and skill
 

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Based upon the number of views of this thread, it is pretty obvious that non qualified individuals are clicking on the thread and viewing the content.

It seems that sinkies are unable to follow simple instructions. :kma:

Are you qualified yourself? Which year?
 

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RI, ACS and Saints all die at 40 ?
 

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What does the death of Jonah Lomu got to do with RI, ACS, St Andrews? Changing it to all RUGBY UNION fans click here would have been more appropriate.
 

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What does the death of Jonah Lomu got to do with RI, ACS, St Andrews? Changing it to all RUGBY UNION fans click here would have been more appropriate.

Current students and old boys of these schools are the only ones qualified to comment in this thread. The rest may be fans but they don't have the right pedigree to voice their opinions.
 

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Are you qualified yourself? Which year?

No I am not qualified. That is why I have not commented on Johah's demise.
 

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RI, ACS and Saints all die at 40 ?

Why curse at somebody?
Even if they did something wrong to do.
Otherwise, it is absolutely unnecessary.
 

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Why curse at somebody?
Even if they did something wrong to do.
Otherwise, it is absolutely unnecessary.

This the sort of low class scum the forum has to put up with on a daily basis.
 

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This the sort of low class scum the forum has to put up with on a daily basis.

That is a problem for Singapore, if he or she is a Singaporean.

I agree with you with regards to the attitude of several individuals, and with respect,
if that is a fair random sample of Singaporeans, possibly it is a reflection on why Singapore is not a "graceful" [ edited to "gracious" ] country.
 
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