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Rip Jonah Lomu

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  1. Billy Death

    Billy Death Well-Known Member

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    Very sad news. Strong as a bull & seemingly fit as a fiddle.
    What was the cause?
     
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    Billy Death, Nov 18, 2015
  2. Black Cat Kiwi

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    Very sick, had been for nearly twenty years including his playing days.
    He had a kidney transplant about ten years ago but best to just read about his life story & what he did for others.
    He always said please. RIP Big Fella.

    Many tributes at: https://nz.yahoo.com/
     
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  3. Billy Death

    Billy Death Well-Known Member

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    I didn't know about that BCK. RIP to him.
     
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    Billy Death, Nov 18, 2015
  4. Sidthemackem

    Sidthemackem Newcastle United 0-1 Cambridge United
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    ****ing Hell. I wake up to this? Will people stop dying please?

    RIP big fellah
     
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    Sidthemackem, Nov 18, 2015
  5. Tel (they/them)

    Tel (they/them) Sucky’s Bailiff

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    Being hit by him would be like trying to catch a Land Rover, but you get the impression that off the pitch he was a gentle giant.

    Never been interested in Rugby at all but this guy had my attention at one point.

    Tragic loss to NZ and Sport, RIP.
     
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    Tel (they/them), Nov 18, 2015
  6. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    Terrible news, absolute legend in the game.
     
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    I echo what Tees says mate, there's no way I would have guessed that was your height and weight.

    I'm now assuming you must be one of those horrors that disguises yourself well with a Facebook picture <laugh>
     
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  8. SAFCDRUM

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    Shocking and sad. Rip Jonas.
     
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    SAFCDRUM, Nov 18, 2015
  9. Nordic

    Nordic Well-Known Member

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    Sad, sad news.

    Loved watching the bloke in full flow - he was just immense. A top, natural athlete and humble with it. RIP big fella.
     
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  10. Nostalgic

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    Dominates the news over here and no matter who they talk too the thing that comes through is just how great a person he was. The rugby was evident for all to see but his humility and willingness to help others and perform charitable acts are emerging especially among the Fijian community here.
     
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  11. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    Followed him on twitter mate and he was always doing charity work. Beautiful man.
     
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  12. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Saw this earlier. Cracking pic as a tribute for the big man.
     
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    Teessidemackem, Nov 18, 2015
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  13. marcusblackcat

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    He made me want to watch rugby this fella - he's exactly the same age as me! Terrifying.

    Sheer respect for him and all thoughts to his family (I know I'm a few days late but still the thought is there)
     
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    marcusblackcat, Nov 19, 2015
  14. its been fun thanks :)

    its been fun thanks :) ♬♬Badum-tish! ♬♬
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    its been fun thanks :), Nov 30, 2015
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