Fun story! When we were kids, my brother and I used to combine our pocket money and rent PlayStations from the local video store on the weekend. Just so happened Jonah was there wanting to rent one, too! (I don't know why he didn't just buy one! I think this was before the big money started coming in!). Unfortunately, there were none left. We told him he could have ours. He was stoked! Told us to hang around and he came back with a Rugby ball and All Blacks jersey signed by himself, Christian Cullen and Tana Umaga! Still got them today!

As a Springbok fan I believe Lomu is the greatest player to have played the game. We can count ourselves lucky to have witnessed the years he gave us. Rest in peace big man.

I actually think , he was one of the best physical specimens sport has ever seen , and I mean all sports . God rest his soul .

Awesome guy. So much respect. When Joost vd Westhuizen was wheelchair bound and dying Jonah (himself dying of kidney failure) flew to SA to visit Joost. An incredibly emotional meeting. He wasn’t just an incredible player but also an incredible person. Brings tears to my eyes when I see the video of these 1995 RWC adversaries showing such respect. It is what makes Rugby special. 🙏

Will there ever be a more destructive ball runner in rugby union? He had everything. Lightning fast acceleration combined with immense strength, a sidestep, a fend from hell, and incredible balance that allowed him to stay on his feet even while tacklers were wrapped around his legs. All of that while carrying 118 kgs. That's an insane amount of momentum. Hardest man to tackle in rugby history, and it's not even close.

He deserved a World Cup medal. There will never be another like him again. RIP Jonah

Lomu was and still is the GOAT of Rugby!! He was from another level, another world! a true LEGEND!! So much respect for his memory from FRANCE

The difference between normal 120kg 6ft5 rugby players and Jonah lomu is that lomu had the agility ,step, balance and pace of a guy far smaller, yet had the power the strength of the beast that he was. Absolutely insane and devastating combination

I knew nothing of rugby and then moved to Shanghai and met some UK and Aussie expats and watched the 99 World Cup, and saw this guy for the first time. He was a joy to watch, and you could tell no one wanted to tackle him. Legend.

Man, his ability to stay on his feet with so many defenders hanging off him was amazing!! What a legend of a player!!

There's never been anyone like him, before or since. His initial acceleration is staggering.

An absolute machine. Best of the best , on and off the field 👌 Giant on the field, and Gentlemen off the field. Lots of love and respect from South Africa 🇿🇦

This guy was a tank with supercar performance. I remember watching him in a NZ vs England match back in his day and he shrugged off tackles from England's best like they were just rag dolls. A truly awesome player and such a tragedy he left us so young.

I've always heard from my dad and others how absolutely brilliant this guy was, now I can see why. Just imagine seeing this in a live game!

RIP big fella you will never be forgotten one of the best and immortalised.

I had the pleasure of meeting him as a kid. He was so soft-spoken and humble. When I said goodbye to him all he said was "Be strong!". Absolute legend.

Respect not just to Lomu but the opposition guys who stood alone on the last line of defense and preceded to be bulldozed.

Thanks for sharing this, mad respect for this big fella, changed the shape of Rugby Union forever. Died the same day as my beloved Grandmother too. You could argue there were/are more technical players but man, I can think of noone who had such an impact. An awesome gentle giant off the field too, youngsters today, take a leaf. For those of us lucky enough to have seen him in the flesh...take a knee.

A symphony of speed, strength and balance. Not even the Terminator could have stopped Jonah Lomu. The man was a beast. RIP

What an amazing career. He left us too soon 😢

It has been said a million times but it's always worth a mention. The fact that Jonah could steamroll you or burn you on the outside is still unbelievable. Also, credit where credit is due, I know Mike Catt didn't make the tackle and became remembered as Jonah's doormat, but to even attempt that tackle was amazing. He had time to contemplate what was coming his way and still went in head first. I definitely would have 'blown' a hammy a few moments before.

Not only a fabulous player, but a gracious man. Beloved and respected by all, including opponents.

To be coming into adulthood and watching this guy arrive on the world stage. Changed everything. Very emotionally attached to Jonah 🖤 Joost too.

Just in awe of his powers. One of the greatest athletes of all time standing at 6ft 5inch tall, 120kg and a guy who ran 100m in 10 seconds - truly something special. Without doubt he is right up there with Bo Jackson, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali as arguably the best athlete ever.

Never really been into rugby of any sorts. AFL for me all the way but I do remember seeing this guy in action now and then. What a machine. Awesome

For all the power and the fame he remained a very Gentle man to the end. Greatest of Respect for one of the very Best. RIP Jonah from a Springbok supporter.

He was like, two fit men in one very fit body! A tragic loss to family, friends, colleagues and fans. May the great man R.I.P.

What a pleasure to see him playing. What a legend. RIP big man. Loads love you.

What a machine. What a legend. One of the best. I remember when i was in primary school during world cup 95. He was ALL the talk amongst the teams and how could they stop him etc.. It was finally Joost and James Small that took him to task in the final. Such memories, RIP big man. Love from SA

JL changed the modern game. Large/powerful wingers are commonplace nowadays, but back then, he was a freak and nobody could get near him, or didn't want to. Nobody had seen anything like him on that position before. Such a great player - so much more than just power and pace. He had guile, an incredible step, intelligence and natural ability. RIP legend x

Started watching Rugby because of him... Strength, Speed and Relentless all perfectly blended within the Man. RIP Legend.

A giant of a man in EVERY way! I was privileged to live through that era, and watched him, and that incredibly talented All Blacks team create magic on the rugby pitch. Rest in peace Jonah.

There was no one else on his calibre RIP Lomu 🙏🏽

What an unbelievable player he was. Always remember the try against England were he basically runs through the guy at the end, just before he puts it down. Fantastic video my friend.

Rest in peace big guy. As a South African, you always had our respect...and fear

Thanks for the memories, toko.

I'll never forget the game against England when he ran through about 4 players! Taken from us way too soon. RIP big gentle giant

The 1st RUGBY Megastar...Had Playstation game named after him (Lomu 95)...Mc Donald's burger also, "LOMU BURGER"...Sponsored by NIKE......The Legend sold out Stadiums wherever he played. Not bad for a Tongan kid from South Auckland who wore the Infamous Black Jersey with PRIDE n MANA 💖🇳🇿💖....R.i.p Doxx, ALWAYS will be the All Black's greatest #11 everrrrrrrr 👍👍👍👍

The Pelé of the rugby world. Probably the best rugby player of all time. It didn't matter if you where supporting the opposing team, he was just magnificent to watch. Sadly departed from this world too early but what a legacy 😊

South African here and I swear even South Africans cheered when Lomu got the ball. Legend of Legends.

He was so good that it just wasn't fair on his opponents. It still gives me goosebumps watching him at his best. There hasn't been a sport invented that his speed and power could've been properly challenged. Rip you absolute legend!!!

His height, weight, and speed made him truly awesome. From what I've read and heard, Jonah was not just one of the best players around. He was one of the best blokes. People say nothing but good things about the big man. It was a tragedy to lose him so young.

One of the greatest memories of my life was watching Jonah play. I doubt we'll ever see his like again.

A beast of a player. Absolutely unplayable on his day, which was most days. A true joy to watch.

The man, the myth, the legend! The one and only Jonah Lomu. What a beast of a rugby player he was.

There’s only one word that describes the majesty of Lomu in full flight….magnificent!

A beautiful rugby playing phenomenon. Honoured to have watched him in my lifetime!!!

Amazing specimen and person. He played for my local side Ebbw Vale in a charity match many years ago, father and uncle got a photo with him, he was massive and was the truly first modern day professional rugby player that set the standard, size and athletism you see in today's game. Legend

The most destructful winger ever. Awesome!

the man was an Unstoppable force!

I don't follow Rugby Union, but boy, that Jonah Lomu, what a freak (in a great way). Can't help but admire and get excited when you see footage of his game play. Absolute sporting legend! RIP big fella.

Somewhere around 2001, I was working in Wellington and commuting from Auckland. I caught a later flight one day and while walking out into the airport from the plane, I suddenly felt this enormous presence beside me and it was Jonah. I looked at him, tried to be cool but couldn't help smiling like an idiot. He took off his headphones, put out his huge fist and we did the fist bump while he carried on walking to his car. Such an incredibly humble man and a moment that i'll never forget.

How many adjectives to describe this man, beautiful, sublime, awesome, blessed and destructive! Jonah really was a true one of a kind, thank God we were blessed with his presence, albeit for too short a time.

I'm English and an England fan but he totally thrashed us when we were one of the best teams in the world on his own! It was very sad what happened to him he was a King and an Abassador of the sport there will never be anyone close to Jona Lomu

I missed those days.I consider myself lucky to grow up watching this legend score those tries

im not even a rugby fan but i loved that bloke...he really was something else. Rest in peace warrior. x

Never gets old watching this, unreal! RIP big man ❤

It's amazing sometimes to think that during my lifetime I got to watch the era of Bryan Williams, Sid Going etc, then Wilson, Cullen and Lomu, then the Carter and MCaw era.

This man was unreal it will take a miracle to get a better winger these days everone is that size now OK maybe a little smaller lol but he was a freak of nature and a privilege to watch. You made your mark on rugby and you will always be remembered has the best in my eyes ❤️❤️❤️ RIP BIG MAN 😔

That was the greatest highlight rugby reel of all time.. like nothing comes close. 💪💪💪❤❤❤

I was at Ellis park in 1995, and that man sent shivers down every Bok supporter every time he touched the ball. He was on another playing field. Size, power speed he had it all. Francois Pienaar and James Small (God rest his soul) had to play like Robocop and the terminator just to try and contain him. I think The Boks won because of Mandela that day! Carried a whole nations hopes on their shoulders. R.I.P Jonah Lomu, James Small, and Joost van der Westhuizen

Gentleman. Legend. Rest in Peace, Jonah.

You can see how physical he was when the defender put a good shot on him and they just bounced backwards. What a beast

A once in a lifetime experience. The Hayleys comet of rugby....a once in a lifetime experience. How good to live during his era 💯

He was an azaming rugby player. I wish I saw him play with the All Blacks cause it would have been a treat to see him play. He will be always my favorite player and I still miss him dearly. :( RIP JONAH

What an amazing player & person - his legend will live on forever!

What a player he was. He had everything. He was simply unstoppable. GOAT. RIP

As a teen in the early to mid 90s; Lomu was the one we all watched during rugby training at our Grammar school; no matter what position we played (2nd row / lock for me); we all wanted to be Lomu haha 👌🏼

Truely. "The finest player of all time. A." Legend. 💪💪💪✌️

An absolute specimen and freak of nature ! Rest in Power Jonah

This is a lovely assortment of insane pace, and spinal realignment.

Still getting a emotional feeling when I see these clips, a joy to watch

SouthAuckland REWAHARD..OG.

Amazing player, amazing man. The year before he died I met him on many occasions in the gym in Newmarket, Auckland, late after work like9:30 when we were the only two in there. I saw him a few times and just gave the kiwi eyebrow lift of hello when on the third week he asked me to spot him bench pressing so I did and then he said “your turn bro” and he spotted me. This went on for a couple of months and not once did I mention that he was my hero or even that I knew who he was as he was on his down time and I didn’t want to hassle the dude. Mind you I’m sure he knew as EVERYONE in NZ knew who he was! He was a gent but was gone from us all the next year. I have those fond memories though. RIP bro.

Got to see him LIVE at Ellis Park Johannesburg South Africa in the RWC 1995 Final against the Springboks - as a BOK fan and South African I WEPT many tears on his passing. The World of Rugby Lost a Friend, Brother and TITAN of the game. Proud to have watched you play live that day. Respect xxx

He was the Zidane of rugby. Probably the best of all time

By far the greatest player of all time. When Carling called him 'a freak' I was, and remain, disgusted - Jonah was a human being with immense gifts which he made the most of, giving so many people so so much pleasure. And of course part of his humanity was that he was mortal like all of us, it's such a tragedy that he's no longer here to savour, in his modest way, new generations' appreciation of his brilliance.

Lomu...unstoppable! RIP legend

Sometimes one can only stand in awe of something so breathtakingly special. Had he played NFL the world would have known him better than Tom Brady, and if life had brought him to rugby league then he would've been the GOAT there too. Gosh, come to think of it, even in ten pin bowling he would've been considered the greatest ... the amount of "strikes" he did on the field would've validated that statement! I'm just grateful that I was able to witness the enormity of his talent on a rugby field. Don't rest in peace Jonah, you stirred and rumbled like a giant ... rumble forever more big guy.

Truly, one the all time greats. He was a joy to watch and an outstanding and worthy foe.

Nunca he sido muy fan de este deporte, pero cuando vi a Lomu la primera vez, quedé impresionado. Como un jugador tan grande y pesado puede ser a la vez tan veloz y ágil?? Me cuesta recordar algún jugador, de cualquier deporte de equipo, que fuera tan superior al resto de rivales. Parece un hombre jugando contra niños. 😮 R.I.P Jonah

When I was young & playing football, cricket, rugby or whatever, I always used to imagine what it would be like to be as good as I was at the time, but everyone else was a few years younger than me… in other words, just daydreaming what it would be like to be the fastest, strongest, sharpest player on the field. Essentially, I guess I was just imagining what it would be like to be someone like Jonah Lomu. He was just an otherworldly talent.

The speed was ridiculous. A big man like that has no right to be super fast. No one in his weight group could catch up to him and whoever actually would just be swatted off like a fly. Legend.

The great man. Wish he played for us. One of the all time greats. Legend

New Zealand played Ireland in Dublin in 2001. The New Zealand squad trained in UCD (University College Dublin) a few days before the game and i was a student there at the time. I went along stood on the sideline as a spectator as the UCD 1st squad lined up across the pitch and held tackle bags. Each New Zealand player would hit a bag then move across to the next bag and then the player at the end would wrap around all the way to the other end to start again. As i was standing on the side line the last bag was only about 5 feet from me. They were doing this for a few minutes and each player hit the bag beside me before running across to the start again. The UCD squad were doing ok against the New Zealand players holding the bags, most of the time they managed to stay on their feet. Then i looked up and Lomu had reach the last bag. He was lined up about 5 feet from me crouching and eyeing the tackle bag. The whistle went and Lomu launched at the bag sending the poor UCD bloke flying through the air. The entire sideline broke up laughing. It was comical but then you realised all of those UCD players were fully grown men playing a very high level of rugby. To Lomu though they were just toys to be tossed aside. To see it up close and personal was an absolute privilege. He was something else. RIP.

What an incredible athlete, to be blessed with so much speed for a man as big and powerful as he was is astonishing I don’t think we will ever see his like again on a rugby pitch,he made people who previously didn’t watch rugby sit up in Awe watching him, sadly we was took from us to soon, RIP big fella

Un très grand joueur bravo tu et au paradis des joueurs repose en paix 🙏🙏

In the best of all time he will always be on the team sheet.

I had forgotten how relentless this guy actually was, rewatching this stuff and you think - there was no-one like him, before or since

What a phenomenon Jonah Lomu was, an unrepeatable combination of titanic strength and incredible speed.. Towards the end of his playing career I took my boys to Twickenham to see him play for the Barbarians against England, tragically he was taken ill before kickoff and couldn't play.. It's always been my greatest regret that my boys never got to see him play.. Rest in peace Jonah, a legend in life and a legend forever..

The scary thing, was he was never really at 100% health. Imagine what he could have done if he was healthy? The other thing was how terrifying he was watching him live, the moment he touched the ball there was like electricity in the air, everyone would get up of their seats. And the kindest, gentlest soul off the park. We miss you big fella!

He just couldn't do that to the Springboks...

Thanks for the memories.

Still to this day! Jonah is still my greatest rugby hero since 1995! Legend!

Lol Saffas always quick with their “he didn’t do that to us” comments. Always insecure lol. Didn’t realise a dead man would trigger them so much.

It's like watching a school game where the best player is a couple of years higher than everyone else. He was such a beast

Absolute poetry in motion.

I’d forgotten how good he was . Unstoppable

Thank you for the childhood memory's Jonah...you taught me super heroes are real.

This man has been built out of sheer force it seems like.