He was IMPOSSIBLE to stop! | Jonah Lomu

[@WorldRugby]

What is your favourite memory of Jonah Lomu? Let us know below!

[@dylanmeredith6384]

When he got through the whole French team 🤣

[@johanventer5730]

When South Africa tackled him flat like a pancake🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@benhogan8394]

When he flattened England

[@jonwati1619]

Anytime he got the ball, powerful player to watch.

[@kyrieeleison7648]

when he ran over that poms face

[@andrewlloyd4702]

Just bought a British Bulldog, we've called him Lomu, after this Rugby Legend and thoroughly nice man. Love you Jonah x

[@heinzbecker9056]

Started watching rugby because of Jonah Lomu. Still is the face of rugby for me. Was really sad when I read that he passed away. RIP Jonah! Greetings from germany.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Even the Queen of England paid tribute to him. RIP big fella, the greatest still.

[@maxcullen3427]

@@TonyEnglandUK she was a huge rugby 🏉fan royals always liked rugby over soccer ⚽️ prince haza & william use to always be at twickers and enjoyed it not just doing royal duties

[@rahmanbah8302]

@@maxcullen3427 who told you that?😂 come on mate we both love rugby but let's not get ahead of ourselves here. The queen was just performing her duties as patron, same with Harry though you might say maybe Harry has genuine love for the game, but the royals have always preferred noble sports(polo, horse racing e.t.c) the queen herself was said to have been unintrested in many of the mainstream sports we know today and she was just performing her duties at games, prince Philip was a cricket fan( in terms of mainstream sport) but he himself was mainly into polo, he also played football from time to time, King charles is a Burnley fan as he said it himself, his sons prince Harry and William are Arsenal and Aston villa fans respectively infact Harry was said that many people would be suprised if they knew how many people in the royal family are Arsenal fans. So yeah at the time of the Queen's earliest reign many of the folks in the royal family didn't care much about the sports we care for today but right now many of them are football fans, sure you might say they do like rugby, at least some of them, but most are football fans.

[@Germanybeatspolandpal]

@rahman bah who gives a flying f@$k about the royals he was respected still is that is all

[@twright1983]

The greatest rugby player of all time - he changed the face of the game forever

[@dripsa]

More than 20 years later and still nobody even got close

[@oneworldfamily]

@@dripsa Yeah, I kinda love that. I was living in NZ (back in the UK now) when Jonah was at his height. He was iconic in rugby, no-one could match him. A bit like Steve Redgrave in rowing. I see it as a great recognition of Jonah's superior abilities that no-one's even got close to him, even after 20 years.

[@johnnybird7593]

An absolute monster on the pitch. Never be another... RIP big man

[@theriddler5601]

⁠@@dripsaJoost was pretty much Lomu’s equal but wasn’t the same type of player.

[@sean_43]

​@@oneworldfamilywould you say Steve Redgrave in rowing though? He's in a boat with 4 blokes isn't he? How can you quantify his contribution

[@mikecaseyoshea3594]

RIP Big Man, you were a true inspiration to 2 young boys and it was a great honour to meet you. Thank you and bless you for all you brought to Rugby.

[@kakimuniafu450]

@@mino1253 ...you just had to go there?

[@mino1253]

@@kakimuniafu450 I apologise I shouldn't have said that.

[@mdviolet6685]

@@kakimuniafu450 lata bo lomux

[@mdviolet6685]

eah lomux weau bei

[@mdviolet6685]

what doin down dea Co?

[@umyes5246]

He had the capability to get recognition from both sets of supporters. Incredible player.

[@mistad309]

Never have I enjoyed watching Rugby than when Jonah was playing. You know a players good when even the away fans are applauding him. Still sad to think he's passed away but what a legacy he's left behind. Rip Jonah and thanks for the memories 🙏🏾

[@shaunparker5410]

This guy was and still is the greatest player of all time, in this world and the next. Totally unstoppable. God bless. R.I.P.

[@timbaker4253]

The Boks stopped him every single time. Never scored a single try against them.

[@doctorboy5892]

I shook hands with Lomu in 1995. His hands were three times the size of my hands.

[@billymack333]

Jonah gave everything in that ‘99 losing semi against France. One of his best games.

[@fleurhomfray2091]

That man had the strength of a bull and the balance of a cat. I dont think anyone can deny that he will forever be one of the greats.

[@surjegurung]

He made me become a Rugby World Cup fan, not missing a single tournament when he was actively representing the Haka nation. Once he passed away tragically too soon, every smell of the RWC left my body. Not just the RWC, rugby in general became a stranger to me. I wholeheartedly thank the G.O.A.T and legendary LATE JONAH LOMU for all those unforgettable memories. Arigato and R.I.P. Champ. ♥️♥️💋💋👍👍👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesladkin718]

That man was a machine , what a great loss, I think everyone who watched the game loved to see him play

[@paddy8046]

Lomu never really ran..he galloped! What a beast don't think well see anyone like him again. RIP

[@samisonituavao3400]

i aspire to be just like him if not better and play for my country its my lifes dream and if that does not work than ill just work as a tradie.

[@kostonl]

@@samisonituavao3400i hope you’re doing great things man !

[@willhoepo1378]

As kids we would go watch Jonah whether it was NPC or Super rugby, didn't care which team he played for we just wanted to watch Jonah. Everytime he got the ball everyone rose to their feet because they knew something special was about to happen! When it comes to rugby Jonah will always be our nations hero 💯 rest easy big guy ❤️

[@darksideofthemoon1002]

I'm from Wales cardiff johna was something special may he rest in peace a gods given gift!

[@WelshguyinLondon]

The greatest there ever was he was my Ido he’s the reason I did rugby Rip hero Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@vilikuli7660]

once in a lifetime player, i don’t think I’ll see another player like him in my lifetime. Jonah was different he made world class players look like kids. greatest winger of all time the great lomu👑💪

[@dib_anbesa]

The greatest rugby player of all time!! What a player he was!

[@benlotus2703]

Drugs_Cheat?

[@raynierllewis2827]

?????

[@shireendaniels3055]

He could never win the World Cup. So how could he be the greatest.

[@anvil_and_ink]

@@shireendaniels3055because it’s a TEAM sport, ya f**ken clown.

[@keepingitlowlow9506]

​@shireendaniels3055 who would u say is the greatest??

[@classicjonesy]

Jonah Lomu was my spirit animal growing up; I remember being a kid playing rugby and pretending to be different All Blacks lol.

[@sureshot8399]

Such a titan of the rugby world and always seemed like a really nice fella too. Those who saw him play back in the day remember just how good he was. Taken much too soon.

[@432htz3]

And to consider that he was unwell with kidney issues through his career. Imagine If he was at full fitness through his career...My god !

[@LaureusSport]

A force of nature and an all-time great. Legendary player and a great video! 🏉🏉

[@nanchu2151]

RIP maestro of rugby Jonah Lomu...a freak of nature!!it's 2022 we still watch!

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

I remember watching the R.W.C in '95 and wondering how someone that size could move so fast. He had a wonderful step off both feet as well. His try against France in '99 is iconic. R.I.P big man.

[@timbaker4253]

Did you notice how in the final the Boks stopped him every single time?

[@DidYaServe]

Jonah Lomu was simply electrifying. Like Brazilian Ronaldo in football or The Rock in movies and wrestling. He stood out.

[@vaitalv9361]

Great comparison with Ronaldo. They were both born around the same time, peaked during the 90’s at a young age & health ultimately cut their careers short.

[@lizahenry3343]

The Rock?😂I guess yeah if your looking to Win an Oscar😂😂

[@wot4922]

There's continuous youtube vids on fondly remembered and respected Jonah Lomu, but is anybody checking up on his family. Just a thought from a concerned South African fan🙏✌🇿🇦

[@justjames1111]

I'm not really a Rugby fan but Jonah Lomu was Magnificent, and it was a tragedy his life and career were cut short. RIP>

[@Cool-Air-Kani]

he was a Marvel to watch, bulldozing northern teams 👌👌 from South Africa💖 RIP

[@shanepavey8274]

The bestest, the fastest and the most decent! What a star! Miss you Jonah

[@johnmclean1046]

The raw talent he had was immense.

[@plazot11]

Fantastic Jonah Lomu. Thanks for the memories of the greatest winger ever !!!

[@Wowvis-lc9us]

Gentleman Jonah wasn't self centered past the ball if he thought the team were in a better position to score the try

[@tdamtoft]

I know they are different sports - but on skill level Lomu was surely on a par if not above Messi and Ronaldo. He was simply mesmerizing at his best. R.I.P. the great GREAT Lomu - tear to the eye.

[@FilJR99]

More like Ronaldo (the Brazilian). They were around at the same time and actually I always thought they had similar style plays, within context of course.

[@pfrstreetgang7511]

His field awareness was phenomenal.

[@barbaraChuensomsong-dw2qj]

Watching this again with tears in my eyes. Yes, he made it look so easy. The most absolute brilliant player in Rugby history.

[@mohdnasir-wr5lb]

The Goat....This is what a Tank with the F1 engine looks like... period

[@RushNZ]

Rest in peace legend, you were amazing to watch.

[@annemariefleming]

"Remember guys...this is a team game............everybody, pass it to Jonah!"

[@g-man4522]

It's like watching a Rhino amongst pigeons... unstoppable beast, he swats them aside like pesky flies. Impressive athlete. Rest in peace Mr Lomu.

[@django4427]

The greatest winger ever to lace the boots! Love from 🇼🇸 Rest in Love Uso ❤️

[@effay83]

I loved him, and as a consequence, the All Blacks as a kid. Thanks for the great memories!

[@BillyQuigley-x9r]

As a South African and a Springbok supporter,I can say with very much respect,what a legend! I can clearly say that there will never be a one of kind rugby player like Jonah Lomu. He is still sadly missed and will never be forgotten.

[@noelchoi9888]

Like MJ23 is still the greatest in NBA. Lomu is that figure in Rugby Union. Watched him in the stadium when he came to Cardiff, still good enough to get fans excited.

[@sawcon7088]

Jonah Lomu is the Michael Jordan of rugby, hands down!

[@mrmakeitreign9995]

Jordan is the Jonah Lomu of basketball

[@tobylots]

Usian Bolt you mean

[@dib_anbesa]

The man who changed the face of Rugby!!

[@linalmeemow]

That combination of size, speed and balance was ridiculous. The balance was key to his success though, he ran like his centre of gravity was about 2 feet lower than it was. The number of times he should have fallen but managed to keep going - I watch Nemani Nadolo week in week out now, he's a great player but he doesn't keep his feet like Lomu did. I'd love to see whether he'd have the same impact in the game today though, in 1995 players were still coming out of the amateur era and were small in comparison. Would he be as successful?

[@rodrobson903]

Your point about his balance is well made. So much skill and speed.

[@nathanwilliams2152]

A low centre of gravity seems to be a great advantage - players like Caucaunibuca, Jason Robinson and Christian Cullen all had it - but none of them had Jonah’s power.

[@silkychan6099]

If he were to debut today, he will still be a star.

[@linalmeemow]

@@silkychan6099 I agree, but not too the same extent as back then. There are so many players who are that size now, though maybe not quite as quick.

[@tokoforlyfe2384]

@@linalmeemow If Lomu had access to the conditionings training, nutrition that modern winger has nowadays with a healthy kidney to play at 100% he will evolve as well. And he won’t be human he will be a freight train on wheel

[@gandigooglegandigoogle7202]

j'adorais ce joueur! je suis trop heureux de l'avoir vu jouer....pour moi c'est une vraie légende ! c'était simplement un extraterrestre !:)

[@IRA77GEOTENORE]

Never we will see such MIRACLE again, LOMU is a GIANT, but his heart is even BIGGER

[@badblood4727]

Man mountain, I doubt we will ever see the like of him again. RIP JL

[@rebeccalockyer]

Gives me goosebumps watching this. Unstoppable. Rest in peace Jonah ❤❤❤

[@freshapps8504]

He was the first & last best of the best RIP king Jonah 🏉 lomu

[@chrisgoffe5048]

..I was hitchhiking and saw Jonah and Tana speeding in his Camaro ..laughing there heads off having a great time ..too much Mr Lomu rest in peace bro

[@stehairy]

6 years to the day, met him in Dublin, gentleman

[@jonathanbaron-crangle5093]

Very sad Jonah had health issues that affected his career & later life, he was gifted, and he was humble. R.I.P, Jonah.

[@andrewlowry2142]

There was a brilliant advertisement flighted just after the 1995 RWC .... NO MATTER HOW BIG THEIR WINGS ARE ... KIWIS STILL CAN'T FLY ... with great respect to the big wing

[@kanifuker721]

Still makes me laugh today that last try against England. He was the greatest.

[@ivanbellucci6100]

Simply unstoppable. Rip BigMan

[@rexprangnell6815]

Love love loved watching Jonah play the game even with severe kidney desease and later a transplant He proved to be one of our greatest if not (thee) AllBlack , Jonah I loved your heart but I’m just an ignorant kiwi fan

[@petergreen5337]

It's good to Lomu at work once again

[@AhmadAhmad-de7dx]

Love Lomu. So sad he gone too early. Lomu made me start to watch Rugby. Love from Malaysia

[@janinekaretai4306]

Absolute international legend....never will be forgotten

[@FilJR99]

Jonah Lomu! What a star!⭐️ One of the greatest sportsmen of all time.

[@wktagg5812]

i am from a small city in India, hardly any one knew what Rugby was, but i made sure i saw the All blacks whenever they played and it was available on TV.. for the Hakka and for the Unstoppable beast Jonah Lomu 🙏

[@metalman4289]

It saddens me to talk about Jonah Lomu in the past tense. Jonah lomu was an absolute monster of a player on the field and a true gentleman off it and consider myself blessed to have seen this guy play live many moons ago. RIP Jonah Lomu

[@Ashton_Pillay]

95 England game is the best individual performance ever.

[@bronzemen34]

On his day he was the PERFECT STORM…..🔥💯🔥💯 sorely missed by the LEGION who were and are inspired by this gentlemen!!

[@haarlequ1n0110]

ah-ah-amazing player, blessed with talents to make him the worlds greatest rugby player rest in power big jonah 🙏

[@SweetMana24]

Gotta love this guy representing World Rugby.

[@hardnfast2342]

Once in a lifetime talent!

[@Honorablepitbull]

There will never be another Jonah Lomu ❤

[@JohnEiao-gx4dn]

Miss you Big Guy the best winger ever

[@alanchiuquintana3365]

The greatest!!

[@chiefouko]

He is the reason I love rugby. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@honahwikeepa2115]

The Master of initiating the contact. GOAT. RIP brother 🇳🇿👍🙏

[@sj-ll6wc]

I grew in the town of rugby. William webb Ellis who invented the game..so you can imagine i absolutely love the sport. But Mr Lomu was something else. Fun fact..Johna Lomu weighed 17st, yet ran the 100meters in 10 seconds flat, imagine that coming towards you? Anyone who played serious Rugger will understand what i mean..unbelievable player. And a lovely guy too. Had the privilege of meeting him. Humble guy. In a brutal sport Mr lomu made it beautiful. Rest well sir❤

[@USCFlash]

He was great but you don't know what you are talking about....never ran 10 seconds flat....NEVER. He himself said that in school he ran a 10.8 HAND TIMED....not even close. HE was also 3 stones lighter when he ran that. Stop making things up please, you do a disservice to an already great player.

[@DwainDwight]

an inspirational human being - RIP Mr Lomu

[@monke.2191]

Yes.

[@BobHope-y8i]

RIP Lomu, you will never be forgotten.

[@magnumpi8097]

"There can only be one" - Highlander

[@DebbyRuiters]

oh yes!! that guy was unstoppable He was a force to reckon with 😅, may he rest in peace ❤️

[@salsabil44]

Just an awesome force. I remember one game against England, when he was running up the wing with two english players frantically hanging on to his piston legs trying unsuccessfully to stop him, like lions trying to bring down a charging elephant.

[@tyzxcj34]

The man changed the game and was the most exciting player ever.

[@Warpedsmac]

at 7 42 crashes straight over England back at the same time as he was stumbling forward. The english back actually helped Lomu stay upright-ish. I find it very difficult to really believe he's gone from this Earth.

[@iluvugoldenblue]

if you're ever wondering what a real life korg is like, it's this man right here. absolute unit of a man with a gigantic heart for people.

[@fazertace6837]

The greatest.

[@paulanderson8863]

Like a tornado or a Tidal wave, he was a force of nature that couldnt be stopped. Will never see his like again

[@romeoromeo6584]

One and Only Jonah Lomu..True Legend

[@ReginaldHarris-gm8fi]

Hands down,he's a true talented legend could of been a rugby league legend to easily ,but he is rugby legend ❤❤❤😊 Rest in peace rugby legend

[@clyntonmoorcroft6413]

The sprinboks showed how to stop him. The only team he never scored against.

[@tokoforlyfe2384]

Not really. He demolished the boks like little kids

[@kwaailight]

​@@tokoforlyfe2384he never scored against the Boks. Cold fact. But he was great, for sure.

[@tokoforlyfe2384]

@@kwaailight he didnt scored for sure. But he creates several tries. He takes out half the springboks backline defence so that cullen and wilson scored east soft tries untouched. He did not score but the springboks never knew how to contain him.

[@tobylots]

The Usian Bolt of the Rugby world

[@napoleon1637]

G.O.A.T RIP big fella it was a pleasure

[@mirageEV0]

@7:45 "Lomu! oh, oh" :D 😂

[@roido6614]

Rest In Peace Big Homie! Now the Angels have to try stop you on Heavens Rugby Field!

[@ooberonfire]

The greatest player I've ever seen play.

[@DavidJones-jy5qn]

Never be a player like Johan Loma A Legend Full stop 💪💪

[@kpz1234]

I remember waking up at 4AM to watch Rugby World Cup matches with Jonah in 1995 when I was in the military.

[@sup3rh1k]

One of the greatest Athletes of all time.

[@FrightF]

When he was an All Black nobody ever stopped him one on one. At national level only one slowed him one on one and that was Norman Berryman.

[@maluhosea9409]

Jonah Lomu seemed to be the one and only ever super star Rugby Player

[@steve5825]

My favourite moment was little Peter Stringer bringing him down…… touchable!

[@mrsmd4616]

Lovely chap. Met him at Charity game between North Harbour and Canterbury 2006.

[@lotomaulalo123]

The reason rugby players in modern days lifting weights and do all martial arts work out. In old days definitely running fitness was very important. But nowadays everything included. Lomu is the first ever million dollar man in rugby union history. No other humans did that before 😢