Lomu is known around the rugby world for changing what it means to be a winger in the sport. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Iâm proud heâs a Tongan guy, Iâm proud I can say, âYeah, his genes are Tongan, Iâm Tongan too.âââHe was the main reason why I would turn the TV on to watch rugby,â said Tongaâs record point-scorer at the Rugby World Cup, Kurt Morath.âThe fact he was a Tongan and came from such humble beginnings also made it even more special. âRugby is what it is now because of him â his talent was recognised by everyone.âOf course, Lomu was beloved at home, but what set him apart was that fans from Hong Kong to Huddersfield, Stellenbosch to Stirling all fell in love.Current England defence coach John Mitchell was capped alongside Lomu and also coached him when he was the All Blacks boss.âJonah was, by a long way, the first truly iconic superstar of the gameâIn an exclusive column for Rugby World magazine after the wingâs passing, Mitchell wrote: âI was fortunate to have played with and against Jonah and then, as coach, I selected him for New Zealandâs 2001 end-of-year tour and he was brilliant.âAgainst Ireland, he made several of the strong in-to-out runs that he became so famous for. I went low and he just bounced me.âWhat made Jonah Lomu different was that he was big and he was fast, but he actually had wonderful evasive skills. "He is a freak, and the sooner he leaves rugby the better.” Those were the words of England captain Will Carling, after watching the 20 year old Jonah Lomu dismantle his England side, in … Jonah Lomu was rugby’s first truly global superstar. Feared by those playing against him, adored by the rest watching on. He was introduced to the rugby union through a tournament which was held in Te Kuiti.
And thatâs a lot of oxygen, brother. An Anglo-American whose life goal is to be a narrator on 'Drunk History'. Not just because one would need to tackle Jonah, which was not an inviting thought, but he drew defenders to him, which left other great players around him in space.
Itâs not everything.â I said, âMoneyâs not everything, but itâs right up there with oxygen, bro, you do need it, you know? News broke on Tuesday night that Jonah Lomu, a legendary winger for New Zealand’s All Blacks, had passed away at the age of 40 as a result of ongoing kidney … Writing about someone who is so well known, that everyone connects into.âAfter Lomuâs scintillating showing in the 1995 World Cup semifinal against England, scoring four tries and flattening full-back Mike Catt, there was no hiding from the wingâs ability.Unsurprisingly the Springboks set to face Lomu in the final knew they would need specific plans to try and nullify his unique ability.âHe was huge, he was quick and he was skilful. %link% Iâm sure somebodyâs going to come along one day, and itâs going to be a great sight to see, because the benchmark has been set pretty high.âHe was an inspiration to a whole generation of kids growing up in this country (New Zealand), and across the world.
Here are some highlights from his playing days, and some tributes from people who knew him. I think thereâs still another generation of Julian Saveas and Joseph Parkers and Manu Vatuvai, and Valerie and Stephen Adams.âThereâs a whole generation of kids still to be inspired by this guy. Jonah Lomu Highlights 1994-2002 Full Name: Jonah Tali Lomu Birthdate: 12 May 1975 Born: Auckland, New Zealand Height: 1.96m (6ft 5") Weight: 125kg (19 st Chest: 116cm (46") Hips: 125cm (49") Fastest 100m: 10.8 seconds Jonah Tali Lomu, MNZM (born 12 May 1975) is a … *visit For The Win: https://www.ftw.usatoday.com At his best he was virtually unstoppable as any opponent who dared to stand in his way during Rugby World Cup 1995 will testify. Lomu stands 6'5" tall and weighed between 270 to 280 pounds during his playing career. Pioneering All Black wing Jonah Lomu tragically died on Wednesday at the age of just 40. *follow @ForTheWin: https://www.twitter.com/forthewin Thatâs what made him so feared and why he scored so many tries, because he had this ability to evade an opponent. Pre-1995, being a winger meant speed, agility and evasiveness.
Thatâs why he was so hard to play against.âWhen you sat down to tackle him, he would run around you. Jonah Tali Lomu, MNZM (born 12 May 1975) is a New Zealand rugby union player. Luke Kerr-Dineen is a writer and editor at FTW who likes all sports, but especially golf and soccer. Here, he had stayed with Glyn Meads, who was the son of the famed All Black Colin Meads. For more great sports stories ... While this might sound like he's all brawn with no speed, the man ran a … He broke the line often against Scotland and scored in a tough match against Argentina. So, you know, Jonah, heâs done so much for rugby in general.âIn researching the mini series, the documentary makers discovered a familiar strand throughout Lomuâs life.âEveryone had a Jonah Lomu story,â scriptwriter Pip Hall reveals to CNN.
He became the youngest ever All Black when he played his first international in 1994 at the age of 19 years and 45 days. News broke on Tuesday night that Jonah Lomu, a legendary winger for New Zealand’s All Blacks, It’s a sad, unexpected blow, but Lomu’s dynamic pace and incredible strength will mean he’ll be remembered as one of the best players who ever lived. Thatâs a lot of oxygen.ââAll he said to me was, âI just want to play rugby with my mates, and I want to play in that black jersey for as long as I can.â And thatâs the reason he stayed with (rugby).âHeâs going to be remembered as a colossus on the field, no doubt about that. And not just in rugby either.
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