RIP Jonah Lomu
FatTed
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Sad day for his family
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/18/jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40-according-to-reports
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/18/jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40-according-to-reports
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sad news indeedCS7
Surrey Hills
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A man who left his mark indeed.
...all over Underwood, Carling and Catt in particular...
RIP big man.0 -
I knew he had kidney problems which hampered his career but that's a shock
What a talent. Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0 -
For all the brilliance we have seen on the wing in world Rugby since, he would still be in my all time 15. Rugby's first global superstar and a massive loss for his family, his sport, his nation and the world of Rugby. Enviable ability, remarkable humility.Wilier Izoard XP0
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Became a global star in a non global game. An exceptional talent.0
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Sad news probably Rugby Unions first true global superstar and completely changed the dynamics of the way the game was played. RIP Jonah0
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As a plastic (half) kiwi he was an absolute hero. Won't ever forget watching him bulldozer his way through 95.
Was not expecting that and not long after the tragic loss of Jerry Collins too.
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Just watching some of his best tries again I had forgotten how quickly he accelerated and how good his footwork was he wasn't all just power. Led the way for modern wing play0
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R. I. P.A man who left his mark indeed.
...all over Underwood, Carling and Catt in particular...
RIP big man.
Is it just me that finds it strange that the "big man" was 6' 2"?
Hardly a size of note in rugby these days.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
6'5" I think? And 19 stone: big enough, just ask Mike Catt
R. I. P.A man who left his mark indeed.
...all over Underwood, Carling and Catt in particular...
RIP big man.
Is it just me that finds it strange that the "big man" was 6' 2"?
Hardly a size of note in rugby these days.
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The South African World Cup is the first Rugby World Cup I remember watching and I remember everyone copying Lomu's runs at school. I met him when I was pretty young too.
Seemed like a really nice guy too.www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
6'5" I think? And 19 stone: big enough, just ask Mike Catt
R. I. P.A man who left his mark indeed.
...all over Underwood, Carling and Catt in particular...
RIP big man.
Is it just me that finds it strange that the "big man" was 6' 2"?
Hardly a size of note in rugby these days.
Couple those stats with the fact that he did the 100m in 10.7 seconds. I cannot imagine trying to defend against that.Wilier Izoard XP0 -
6'5" I think? And 19 stone: big enough, just ask Mike Catt
R. I. P.A man who left his mark indeed.
...all over Underwood, Carling and Catt in particular...
RIP big man.
Is it just me that finds it strange that the "big man" was 6' 2"?
Hardly a size of note in rugby these days.
196cm, 6'5"; 119kg, 18 st 10; and fast as xxxx.
At 6'3" and a smidge I used to be a forward, and I would not have fancied it...0 -
That tallies with my memory.
6'5" I think? And 19 stone: big enough, just ask Mike Catt
R. I. P.A man who left his mark indeed.
...all over Underwood, Carling and Catt in particular...
RIP big man.
Is it just me that finds it strange that the "big man" was 6' 2"?
Hardly a size of note in rugby these days.
196cm, 6'5"; 119kg, 18 st 10; and fast as xxxx.
At 6'3" and a smidge I used to be a forward, and I would not have fancied it...
Just shows what happens when you believe t'internet.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
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Really sad news. I hadn't realised he was so ill again, saw him interviewed during the RWC and he seemed fine but then he never even told his international coach how I'll he was even when he was getting criticised for not working hard enough. It's very rare to hear and read so much about someone so famous without coming across a bad word. He might have changed wing play but whilst wingers have got bigger none have come close to equalling his combination of power with speed and athleticism. One of the highlights of the rugby I've watched in my lifetime was being in a pub in Plymouth cheering as he bulldozed Underwood and Catt for 'that' try in'95.0
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A great player and so tragic to die so young. R.I.P.Tail end Charlie
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