Jonah Tali Lomu, MNZM (born 12 May 1975) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He had sixty-three caps as an All Black after debuting in 1994. He is generally regarded as the first true global superstar of rugby union. One of the sport's most intimidating players on the field, he has had a huge impact on the game. He was inducted to the International Rugby Hall of Fame on 9 October 2007.

Lomu burst onto the international rugby scene during the 1995 World Cup in South Africa. At one time Lomu was considered 'rugby union's biggest drawcard', swelling attendances at any match where he appeared. He has played for several provincial teams, in the National Provincial Championship (NPC) and Super Rugby competitions. These included Counties Manukau, the Auckland Blues, Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Lions and Hurricanes, and later North Harbour.

He made a comeback after undergoing a kidney transplant in 2004. In 1996 he married South African Tanya Rutter; they officially divorced in 2000. He married Fiona Taylor in 2003 and divorced her in 2008.

He is officially the Rugby World Cup all-time top try scorer with 15 tries.

Lomu the Legend

Peanut Butter Jelly Time

See also
Game Changers 1: Jimmy Peters
Game Changers 2: Gareth Edwards
Game Changers 3: Wayne Shelford
Game Changers 4: Gordon Tietjens
Game Changers 5: Vernon Pugh
Game Changers 6: David Campese

Source & more information: Wikipedia


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