20 Things You Didn't Know About Jonah Lomu!

, the project received $5.4 million in taxpayer funding from NZ on Air. 

He weighed 120 kg and was 1.96 metres tall, but could run 100 metres in 10.8 seconds

After it was confirmed he needed a transplant, the kidney was donated by Wellington radio presenter and Lomu's long-term friend Grant Kereama.

In 1996, McDonald's New Zealand named a burger after Lomu, temporarily rebranding the McFeast burger line (called "Mega Feast" in New Zealand) as the "Jonah Burger".

He only had two All Black caps heading into the Rugby World Cup in 1995

He is portrayed by Isaac Fe'aunati in 

Invictus, a film chronicling Nelson Mandela's journey with the South African rugby team in the 1995 World Cup.

In his two RWC appearances, Lomu notched 15 tries in 10 matches. In fact, other than the two games against South Africa, Jonah scored in every single World Cup match he’s played in.

Lomu was an ambassador for children's charity UNICEF up until his death.

Early in his career, Lomu was known for his extravagant car collection. His best-known vehicle was a Nissan Patrol with a $100,000 sound system. At various times, his collection included a HSV, an R34 Nissan GT-R, a Hummer, Lamborghini and a 1967 Camaro. It is understood most, if not all, of these cars were purchased on finance deals.

He's the only rugby player ever to feature on the front cover of TIME magazine.

Jonah Lomu poses with the waxwork of himself made for Madame Tussauds wax museum.

The only thing Lomu ever got teased about was going to athletics with no shoes. He'd either run barefooted when all the other kids had shoes and spikes.

"I have a few, six to be exact, and they all mean something different. I have Nadene on my left arm as she is my wife and the mother of our two children, Brayley my oldest son and Dhyreille the youngest, their names are on my right arm. On my shoulder I have a Maori and Tongan designed tattoo which represents my journey all through rugby which has a touch of French and Welsh design incorporated. The tatt on my back "POWER WITHIN" is my life motto. The 11 on my chest was the first of all tatts which was done in a garage, it should have only taken 30 minutes but took a few hours as he didn't want to make a mistake lol.'

 He generally stayed out on his wing, but would occasionally replace Zinzan Brooke at the back of the scrum if the All Blacks wanted more power.

He married his wife Nadene in 2011 and at the time of his death he was living with her and their children, Brayley and Dhyreille.

As a youngster however, Lomu first played rugby league. His introduction to rugby union came through a tournament in Te Kuiti where he stayed with Glyn Meads, son of famous All Black Colin Meads.

In his career, Lomu scored eight tries against England.

Lomu was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame on 9 October 2007, and the IRB Hall of Fame on 24 October 2011.

The late great All Blacks rugby left-winger Jonah Lomu has had a street named after him. The road, Jonah Lomu Drive, was opened at a ceremony in March 2018 attended by his family members. 

An upcoming miniseries about Jonah Lomu has cast aspiring Tongan actor Mosese Veaila to fill the boots of the rugby superstar in December 2018. Simply titled Jonah

The former sevens player was a key figure in rugby finally being added to the Olympic line-up - and in an interview described 'helping take rugby to the Olympic Games' as one of his greatest achievements.