Jonah Lomu: 'A Legend And A Gentleman'

Jonah Lomu has been described as a "true legend and a gentleman" as the world of sport reacts to his death.

Former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick took to Twitter to say: "Our thoughts are with the @JONAHTALILOMU family tonight. A very special person. @AllBlacks."

Current All Blacks favourite Dan Carter tweeted: "I still can't believe the sad news. Love & thoughts go out to Jonahs family #RIPJonah."
England Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson said: "I am so, so devastated to hear of the passing away of @JONAHTALILOMU
"The greatest superstar and just a fabulous human being. Deeply saddened."



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England's Mike Brown tweeted: "I can't believe the legend Jonah has passed away! So so sad An inspiration & hero to everyone ever involved in rugby."

And Sale Sharks player Danny Cipriani said: "Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen are the reason I picked up a rugby ball - JL was a legend and a true inspiration who kept fighting."

Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies said: "Can't believe that Jonah Lomu has passed away. Was with him and his wife and family for an evening last month.

"So sad, life is so cruel. RIP Jonah you were a true legend and a gentleman.
"You changed the game of rugby and will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with your family."
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear of Jonah Lomu's unexpected passing this morning.
"The thoughts of the entire country are with his family."


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http://news.sky.com/story/1589524/rugby-legend-jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40


May he R I P

A true giant in the game of Rugby.

RIP
a huge hero to the kiwis

So sad, so young. What a great player he was.