Jonah Lomu scores the match-winner against the Wallabies in Sydney in July 2000, in what many consider the greatest game ever played. Photo: Getty Images : Lomu - the childhood idol who inspired a generation

An English defender tries to cling on as Jonah Lomu powers his way to score one of his best ever tries against England at the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Photo: Getty Images : Lomu - the childhood idol who inspired a generation

Jonah Lomu played his 50th test at Carisbrook and marked the occasion with a try in the opening minutes. Photo: Getty Images : Lomu - the childhood idol who inspired a generation

The 1999 World Cup semifinal was a dark day for New Zealand rugby, but Jonah Lomu walked away with his reputation untarnished as he was devastating with ball in hand. Photo: Getty Images : Lomu - the childhood idol who inspired a generation