Special Guest Sports Star Jonah Lomu - BBC sports comedy

[@fakalofaatu]

The British did love this guy,wished we had more of him on our tele shows over here. ''NEVER FORGOTTEN ALWAYS IN OUR MEMORIES''

[@antster1983]

Jonah appeared again on the show in 2001, this time as a panellist on Gary's team. His was a fun appearance.

[@daboss3116]

A lovely fella you can just tell…. So sad the world lost him so soon… rest in peace champ you were the best

[@48webber]

u can see how humble he is by ensuring he shakes everyones hands and his body language

[@demoslotTV]

As a person I always felt he gave a great representation of his country. Kind, considerate, competitive and a genuine nice human being. Outstanding athlete and a gent to match, much love from the UK big man, and much love to NZ ❤️

[@britturk123]

R.I.P. Brilliant Sporting Superstar, Humble decent man. Gone Far far too young , may his sons have a long and healthy life God willing.

[@TribalSolider]

the reception lomu got from the audience was amazing.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Sheng Siong SGD

[@antster1983]

In the Sporting Poetry round, Rory said Jonah Lomu was soft, which Chris Eubank countered by saying he wasn't. Rory then said "he's a poof", to which Chris responds "but he's a _big_ poof". This led Nick to insist that it was now on record that Chris Eubank thought Jonah Lomu was "a big poof".

[@nicktorea4017]

As a kiwi all this love been shown from the UK to one of our sons straight up made my eyes water God bless each & everyone of you. ❤

[@gillhughes8785]

Jonah was an amazing player, a true gentleman, humble, and an incredible smile. Love watching him all these years later still..still cheer on the All Blacks in his memory. Best rugby player ever. NZ had an angel there. ❤

[@vantheman1244]

Remember watching this episode. We loved Jonah in Wales.

[@SEBBYHILLIAN999]

we british certainly loved him! RIP legend

[@davemckenna8591]

Mike Catt didn't lol

[@alexanderjames6328]

@@davemckenna8591 Mike Catt summed up our useless National team at the time. Sadly.

[@ilikecheese775]

One of the all time great players and I say that as a life long Wales supporter. RIP Jonah.

[@kelbatt7729]

in the all time team you gotta have Jonah somewhere

[@tokaseumanu6477]

RIP Big Man true legend of the sport

[@CStayNZ]

My childhood hero. I got to meet him at a star mart once. What a man. They say never meet your heroes in real life, but he was a true gentleman. Bawled my eyes out when he passed. Rip Jonah

[@billybabu]

A real mean machine on the field. RIP beautiful soul. Taken so soon. Love from England.

[@MrKiwi4lyfe]

Once a legend, always a legend, and you Jonah, are a true Legend! RIP and L toks

[@luahlu7152]

I love how the presenter is like "HI Jonah" 0:36 lol

[@Romans8-9]

hahahaha

[@antster1983]

And somehow Gary and Rory missed it. Same thing happened three series prior when David and Lee had to feel up Vinnie Jones, when Vinnie approached Gary to hand him a pair of fake oversized ears, and Gary timidly says "Hi, Vinnie".

[@GreigStott]

What an amazing athlete, sportsman and legend. The 1995 Rugby World Cup especially I will never forget. And I remember watching this episode like it was yesterday. Rest in Peace Jonah. Love from Scotland ❤❤❤

[@exadoorrising1239]

Awesome!!!! RIP Mr Lomu, the world is a sadder place without you.

[@ohneMofa007]

Even the Krauts know him, we certainly are not a rugby nation, still one of the best in this sport, RIP, cheers from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪

[@emobaddie9791]

What a great response from the British crowd for a kiwi sportsman

[@hanoitripper1809]

Not a kiwi, a world sportsman

[@tavitapup8141]

Godbless you uso! and thank you for all you have given to rugby

[@jonh6912]

This man was unreal in every single aspect. Rest in eternal paradise, sir.

[@udownwito.p.p4153]

Jonah!!! 4eva a Legend, the rugby world still misses u 👊

[@verdellellis4043]

Rest well in heaven from New Zealand 💯❤❤

[@damotierney3172]

Legand he was enjoy to watch on tv too young to die tks for memories u lit up rugby union never will be a player like him rip jonah

[@morrisanderson818]

I referred Jonah at the Condor 7s here in NZ, Such a well mannered beautiful humble young man, Still talk about him when Rugby players pop up in conversation,not because of who he's turned out to be year's after I refed him, But because of how a young man,was such a beautiful soul, RIP JONAH we all still miss you 💯🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@bekfoletti7056]

a legend R.I.P BIG MAN from Australia

[@11calman]

We cried over here (NZ) when I guy Passed on he was so nice to speak to pretty easy going, the Funeral was huge,

[@Unifyyyyyyy]

Thank you BBC for appreciating one of our true greats to have played in the World game of rugby! Would have loved Jonah Lomus presence at the Japan World cup physically, but at least we'll be reminded of his trademark running styles only he could do. #InGodshands

[@w4114w]

The love and respect for this men was on a different level. Even if you hate him you love watching the man play. R.I.P

[@harryf1ashman]

Depressing to think he is no longer with us. Gone but never forgotten.

[@K9Karotu]

Someone on that panel actually said Hi Jonah when he walked out LOL.....couldn't help himself could he

[@proudypointhex]

I remember watching this as a kid and being like “geez he’s a big fella” 🤣

[@24magiccarrot]

Yeah Rory McGrath does have a few extra pounds on him.

[@victoriacooke8200]

Ireland loves you Jonah. R.I.P. Still sorely missed, never forgotten. 🇮🇪🏉⭐️❤

[@liamevans9815]

What I would give to have met that guy! He was my first ever celebrity "hero" growing up.

[@user-wv4xc1us6u]

I miss you Jonah We all do. Thank you for everything 👊🏽

[@geckopubg]

bring back this show

[@erniescullion8452]

Its really sad that there are bitter twisted rectums thumbs downing a lovely lovely gentleman who really was loved even by his rivals.

[@mrwhite6717]

Shook hands with everyone - legend.

[@MrRobertjohn15]

Still miss this guy. RIP Jonah. Absolute legend

[@amysmileyreid95]

A great guy, especially when he was steamrolling over England at Twickenham. God bless him

[@HelloMyNamesNino]

what a legend. Love this guy. Just wish he played for the Wallabies!!

[@pablokoko2154]

Legend first rugby superstar jona take rugby next level .his greatest rugby playa ever live RIP. Mr goat

[@jeremymerrifield7244]

Great player. Great man

[@damiencallaghan9389]

Even Chris Eubank stood up and clapped Now that is what you call RESPECT R.I.P. Big Man I will never forget the day he destroyed England on his own with FOUR Tries at Twickenham

[@memyselfandi2506]

It’s mainly because just before this Chris insulted him I think he called him a pussy or something. That’s why Gary says “it’s not is it “ when he realises who it is

[@alexman1006]

It wasn’t at twickenham.. South Africa rugby World Cup..

[@MrAhuapai]

Probably the only Rugby player to transcend the sport and become famous outside rugby countries. He was such a lovely person to boot. What a legend.

[@robertroberts2666]

Jonah has never been happier now that he is with his Lord Jesus Christ who welcomed him, at his departure, with open arms and hands that still bear the scars that said, "I love you!"

[@24magiccarrot]

And that was the closest any Englishman ever got to Lomu whilst he held a rugby ball.

[@carolannbagan3562]

i miss Jonah so so so very much he was one of the gentlest man i ever knew

[@silkman5952]

After this Jonah hit his 2nd puberty,got to A monstrous size and became even more of a beast on the field with pure destruction😲

[@davecunningham8476]

Miss Jonah 😢

[@freddieELALskitt]

In his Prime he was 6 foot 5, 19 Stone and could do the 100m in 11 seconds, Beast

[@achillesled]

10.8 mate

[@BurritoSenor]

It was 10.7 actually

[@sovietonion72]

That sounds humanly impossible, I can't think of a past or present rugby player that's been featured as much as him definitely one of a kind.

[@jase084084]

@@BurritoSenor 10.6 to be precise

[@alexman1006]

Jason T definitely 10.5 certainly..

[@normanelder3481]

The man is well respected,well done

[@kylegenaro4780]

RIP big Jonah..the GOAT

[@132000Volts]

He's an absolute beast. I think the contestants and the audience were so happy to have such a big name on there. Great stuff. They think it's all over was quality

[@bodieofci5418]

Jonah Lomu. Great guy. RIP

[@dennism5731]

One of the best TV moments of all time. What the clip doesn’t show are the comments Chris Eubank had been making about him earlier in the program, which was one of the reasons for the crowd reaction when the great man came on, the other reason of course was the genuine respect for a great, humble, respectful human being who unfortunately left us too soon.

[@antster1983]

In the Sporting Poetry round just prior to Feel the Sportsman, Rory said Jonah Lomu was soft, which Chris Eubank countered by saying he wasn't. Rory then said "He's a poof", to which Chris responds "Yes, but he's a _big_ poof". This led Nick to insist that it was now on record that Chris Eubank said Jonah Lomu was "a big poof". That's why after Jonah comes on stage to that huge reaction, Nick says "Well, that was pleasure itself!"

[@MrN8073]

Same age as me but made me look but always made me look like a little boy. Miss ya fella.

[@jeremyslaney5644]

Feel The Sportsman was always my favourite part of They Think It's All Over

[@Ligerpride]

RIP big man, one of the greats.

[@firmfoundation7421]

I remember playing in a regional sevens tournament in NZ in 1991. All the players were senior players with an average age of probably 23 to 25. There was a whisper going through the whole tournament about this freak schoolkid dominating everyone, yep it was a 16 year old schoolboy Jonah Lomu.

[@lyrik2k5]

@kisbie i dont know about that one.. his days of being on dialysis are over now..and jonah has been bodybuilding for the last couple years in nz...but jonahs always been a humble person.chris eubanks is a pratt

[@honawikeepa5813]

The great Jonah. "Moe e mai e hoa ma."

[@scsutton1]

Jonah Lomu was to rugby union in the 90's what Shane Warne was to cricket at the same time. Both supremely talented, mesmerising to watch and liked by pretty much everyone, even their rivals. Sadly, neither of them are with us any more.

[@shaunmartin6767]

Total legend of rugby,. Rip

[@JubbaTheHut69]

Dude jonah startd his rugby career as a forward he didnt become a winger till he made district teams!

[@alienj272]

Good days, good times. RIP big man.

[@akasuperted]

and blindside. I still remeber his white touch shoes he use to play in. The good old days.

[@leroycheggins4404]

True

[@chewy5563]

Reaction from the crowd says it all

[@kop1986]

What a brilliant show this was

[@wekiwisdofly85]

Daisy you're fired!

[@johnclark3697]

ICON. WE CALL HIM CHEWBACC.RIP.BIG FELLA.

[@mohammedmohsin2128]

Just to give people context of what happened here... During the show they asked Chris Eubank if he could beat up Jonah Lomu and Chris said yes and then later in the show Jonah Lomu was the mystery guest

[@anononomous]

I suppose even though he was already a Z list celebrity in those days, Eubank would secretly fancy his chances of dropping him if he managed to get a decent punch in. He's much smaller, but still, he was the best middle weigh boxer in the world for quite a while.

[@lutonmale1983]

No it's not end of story- You have to remember that Eubank was a super-middleweight boxer, whereas Lomu would defintely be classed as a super-heavyweight. Furthermore, reading about Lomu's background, I'm sure he can throw as well as take a punch! In alliance to this, what would further tip the odds in Lomu's favour would be if it was an MMA type of fight.

[@3Z6I9R]

Chris eubank was a lomu fan ahah niceee

[@DavidJones-jy5qn]

A Giant and a Legend ⭐⭐⭐

[@SuperCurtiis]

RIP Jonah

[@JordanElliott11065]

R.I.P. Jonah Lomu (1975-2015)

[@sdrewe99]

RIP Jonah.

[@spslap5771]

Miss you 11.🖤

[@normalcc]

Uk loved him more than NZers!!!

[@leroycheggins4404]

You guys did alright

[@Bucketheadhead]

To those saying Lomu would kill Eubank, okay Lomu is a walking bear, but Eubank is a trained fighter whose profession was to go and knock people out. Trained fighter vs anyone else = win for trained fighter. Either way Lomu is a legend, the best ever, to call him a poof is a pretty poofy comment.

[@JungleTunes94]

If I remember right there was something more to this hence the reaction. Eubank had called Lomu a poof or something. Ofcourse he was joking and Eubanks rants are legendary but that might explain the reaction of the audience.

[@DrAAAli]

Got to say, in New Zealand, someone always, always had a chip on their shoulder about JL. In the UK where I now live, EVERYONE loves him, at my work, no one knew rugby, they knew him, his role with Heiniken was a great example of a world brand using him to be their ambassador and boy was he in big demand here. I think its just human nature. The royal family are despised in Britain, in NZ they are loved as rulers, higher class then the public and so on.

[@Relax-oz2jb]

A Ali ..ohh get outa here with your nonsense the royal family is not as loved as you think here.an we dont jump up an down for any celebrity.jonah was loved by the nz puplic in our own quit reserved way.an only a kiwi would understand that.

[@moaningpheromones]

inbreds - not loved here

[@pablo19136]

A true legend.

[@hanros98]

@mr2147 i can't get the link because of some dumb error but type this into youtube and you will know what i'm talking about. 2007 SCC Rugby 7s - Interview with Jonah Lomu

[@gary40rochy]

so so sad , RIP monster

[@2patero]

2 dislikes....Tony and Rory Underwood aye!!!! Come on guys, dry your eyes!

[@perezconsultancy]

God's speed Jonah

[@iainmarchant9740]

RIP Fella.

[@RugbyPass]

Nice flashback! #rwclegends

[@georgewoods99]

Legend!

[@adamelduderino779]

Rip big man

[@eviannafaye5269]

Good grief!!! he really was man- mountain.....

[@pohutukawajay]

Dear God. Please bring back Lomu, and we'll give you Justin Beiber in exchange...

[@pathallahan3016]

Canadian here, we support this deal!

[@jf710]

Justin's mum here, we also support this deal.

[@username9175]

The homeless association supports this deal

[@isitwasit8756]

Jonah ( the best rugby player ever ) lomu ....

[@fernandofernandezgar]

great, great, great Lomu

[@Bucketheadhead]

I sincerely hope so mate, I reaaaaaaaaaaaalllllyyyyyy do.

[@nurultea2051]

R.I.P Jonah Lomu

[@Dead-Hog]

awesome guy