Jonah Lomu facts: 12 things you didn’t know - Ruck

Jonah Lomu facts: 12 things you didn’t know about the All Blacks legend


RUCK.co.uk shares with you 12 not so well known Jonah Lomu facts about the late, great All Black legend.

Jonah Lomu facts

#1. Size & Power

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

#2. Bodybuilding

In September 2009, Lomu took part in an amateur bodybuilding contest, finishing second in two categories, including the men's open over-90 kg, and the mixed pairs

#3. Kidney transplant

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

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