RIP Jonah Lomu - rugby's first global superstar

goldrush
goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,824
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RIP a true legend of rugby union, the youngest ever All Black, and one of the world's most devastating players.

I know that rugby isn't the most talked about sport on here but I just wanted to post this as a small tribute to the first global superstar of the game, gone too soon at just 40 years old. Lomu was the first of his kind, a terrifying blend of pace and power who decimated defences the world over and changed the face of rugby forever.
I was fortunate enough to meet Jonah during his short time with the Cardiff Blues in Wales. He was an absolute giant, but a really lovely and genuine guy to talk to. RIP big man.

bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/34853536

https://youtu.be/hLTxcyarfjw
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    Yeah, this is sad. Saw this this morning. Way too young. Lived in New Zealand in 1994 and 1997 and was a big fan. Watching him run over people was awesome.
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    edited November 2015
    He was the first rugby player I knew. RIP.
    The Dallas Cowboys tried to recruit him but he chose to stick with rugby.
    Post edited by Thoughts_Arrive on
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLY5k9ipgAg

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