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Jonah Lomu

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New Zealand rugby union player (1975-2015)

New ZealandLived 1975 to 2015 · aged 40
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Jonah Tali Lomu was a New Zealand professional rugby union player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of the sport, and as one of the most talented sportsmen of all time.

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The Haʻapai Islands, Tonga, from which Lomu's parents emigrated, and where he spent parts of his childhoodThe Haʻapai Islands, Tonga, from which Lomu's parents emigrated, and where he spent parts of his childhoodJonah Lomu in training in 2001Jonah Lomu in training in 2001Jonah Lomu playing for Cardiff in 2006Jonah Lomu playing for Cardiff in 2006Waxwork of Lomu in Madame Tussauds LondonWaxwork of Lomu in Madame Tussauds LondonLomu (right) with Grant Kereama, at Government House, Wellington, on 27 August 2007, following Lomu's investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugbyLomu (right) with Grant Kereama, at Government House, Wellington, on 27 August 2007, following Lomu's investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby

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Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

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Lucy LawlessAlso won Member of the New Zealand Order of MeritScott DixonAlso won Member of the New Zealand Order of MeritWilliam TrubridgeAlso won Member of the New Zealand Order of MeritAndrew AdamsonAlso won Member of the New Zealand Order of MeritEric MurrayAlso won Member of the New Zealand Order of MeritFran WalshAlso won Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

About this person

Jonah Tali Lomu was a New Zealand professional rugby union player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of the sport, and as one of the most talented sportsmen of all time. Lomu is widely considered to have been the first true global superstar of rugby, and consequently had a huge impact on the game.

Country
New Zealand
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1975 to 2015 · aged 40
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