R.I.P Jonah Lomu

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R.I.P Jonah Lomu

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All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has died, aged 40, according to the New Zealand rugby team's former doctor John Mayhew.

"It's a obviously a very difficult time for Jonah's family. He's a great rugby player and a great person. It's a terrible tragedy," Mayhew told TV3.

Lomu battled kidney disorders since the end of 1995 when he was diagnosed with nephritic syndrome. He had a kidney transplant in 2004.

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LOMU BY THE NUMBERS

- 63 tests

- Debut on June 26, 1994 vs France in Chch aged 19 (then youngest ever AB)

- Last test on NOv 23, 2002 vs Wales at Cardiff aged 27

- 185 test points, 37 tries

- AB number 941

- Comm Games gold in 1998 at KL

- 185 first-class games, 122 tries

- 59 Super Rugby games between Blues (22), Canes (29) and Chiefs (8)
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Damn, sincere condolences to his family and friends,a great player and nice person

40 years old!

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Yeah I met him a few times and he was the most humble person you could ever meet.

A true legend of the game and a great ambassador for rugby.
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Very sad news indeed

RIP Jonah.
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waaaaa gutted :(
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