‘England’s own Jonah’ – What happened to the players dubbed the next Jonah Lomu?

#5. George North

A stupendous Lions tour to Australia propelled him into the stratosphere – with the Daily Mail calling him the Welsh Jonah Lomu. The image of him carrying 16-stone Israel Folau on his back was iconic, but suddenly on his return home the weight was all on North’s shoulders. He’s had an incredible career, winning over 100 caps…but he’s no Jonah Lomu.

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