Jonah Lomu, 1975-2015

[Zinzan]

Nice words from George Gregan from an Aussie perspective.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsqKbmb4JEs

 

[wellAlbidarned]

one of my first distinct sporting memories was watching an all-blacks vs aus test and hearing my dad raving about Jonah. He isn't much of a sporting guy so that speaks volumes about the impact Jonah had as an ambassador for the game.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

also the only NZ sports star to have a playstation game named after him

"they're like cattle trucks in a shunting yard!"

 

[Bahnz]

RIP big guy

The Hurricanes team with him and Cullen and Tana was the best.

Heh, I think a better way to put it would be to say - having Cullen, Lomu and Tana in the backline was the only thing that made the Hurricanes watchable.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

"they're like cattle trucks in a shunting yard!"

"That hit has put him in ward 4"
"I hope not Bill, that's the maternity ward!"

 

[OverratedSanity]

RIP. 40 is way too young

One of the few Rugby players whose name I recognized. I remember reading a random article on Great Sporting Moments and it mentioned Lomu's performance in the 1995 world Cup. Even though I knew ****all about the sport, I was blown away by how spectacular his performance looked (atleast in the YouTube highlights I could find). Must've been amazing to watch for fans of the sport.

 

[Furball]

That try where he just runs over Mike Catt. So good.

 

[Zinzan]

That try where he just runs over Mike Catt. So good.

Seriously don't think I'm exaggerating to say I've seen that over 100 times. Has to be the most replayed footage in All Black history, and that's no mean feat.

 

[Zinzan]

Heh, I think a better way to put it would be to say - having Cullen, Lomu and Tana in the backline was the only thing that made the Hurricanes watchable.

With the possible exception of Mark "Bull" Allen.