Rugby legend Lomu dies
New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised his sport with a blistering combination of size and speed, has died at age 40
Born: May 12, 1975 in Pukekohe, Auckland, of Tongan descent
1993: Joins national Under-19 side
1994: Stars for New Zealand at Hong Kong Sevens tournament. Makes All Blacks test debut
1995: Bursts on to world stage at Rugby World Cup in South Africa - 4 tries against England in semi-final
Height
Weight
Speed (100m)
1.96m
120kg
10.8secs
1996: NZ wins first Tri-Nations. Diagnosed with rare kidney disorder
1999: Scores eight tries to help All Blacks to World Cup semi-finals
Youngest All Black: 19 yrs 45 days
Joint top World Cup try-scorer: 15
2004: Receives kidney transplant
2011: Transplant rejected, forced to undergo dialysis
Nov 18, 2015: Dies unexpectedly on return from World Cup in UK
Sources: Wire agencies. Picture: Getty Images
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Rugby legend Lomu dies
New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised his sport with a blistering combination of size and speed, has died at age 40
Height
Weight
Speed (100m)
1.96m
120kg
10.8secs
Youngest All Black: 19 yrs 45 days
Joint top World Cup try-scorer: 15
Born: May 12, 1975 in Pukekohe, Auckland, of Tongan descent
1993: Joins national Under-19 side
1994: Stars for New Zealand at Hong Kong Sevens tournament. Makes All Blacks test debut
1995: Bursts on to world stage at Rugby World Cup in South Africa - 4 tries against England in semi-final
1996: NZ wins first Tri-Nations. Diagnosed with rare kidney disorder
1999: Scores eight tries to help All Blacks to World Cup semi-finals
2004: Receives kidney transplant
2011: Transplant rejected, forced to undergo dialysis
Nov 18, 2015: Dies unexpectedly on return from World Cup in UK
Sources: Wire agencies. Picture: Getty Images
© GRAPHIC NEWS
Rugby legend Lomu dies
New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised his sport with a blistering combination of size and speed, has died at age 40
Height
Weight
Speed (100m)
1.96m
120kg
10.8secs
Youngest All Black: 19 yrs 45 days
Joint top World Cup try-scorer: 15
Born: May 12, 1975 in Pukekohe, Auckland, of Tongan descent
1993: Joins national Under-19 side
1994: Stars for New Zealand at Hong Kong Sevens tournament. Makes All Blacks test debut
1995: Bursts on to world stage at Rugby World Cup in South Africa - 4 tries against England in semi-final
1996: NZ wins first Tri-Nations. Diagnosed with rare kidney disorder
1999: Scores eight tries to help All Blacks to World Cup semi-finals
2004: Receives kidney transplant
2011: Transplant rejected, forced to undergo dialysis
Nov 18, 2015: Dies unexpectedly on return from World Cup in UK
Sources: Wire agencies. Picture: Getty Images
© GRAPHIC NEWS
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All Black legend Lomu dies
November 18, 2015 - New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised his sport with a blistering combination of size and speed, has died at age 40.