The world has been shocked by the sudden passing of rugby icon Jonah Lomu, none more so that the players themselves.
Wesley College students farewell @JONAHTALILOMU with haka #TrulyALegend #LovedByMany #Legend @AllBlacks pic.twitter.com/KcdNQHgAOx
— Soa The Hulk Palelei (@soathehulk) November 18, 2015
Tim Horan @TimHoran12
RIP Jonah Lomu. Feared by all, LOVED by ALL. To play against and with you was a huge honour. You put Rugby on the global stage. Prayers
Thierry Dusautoir @TitiDusautoir
Rip Jonah…You inspired a generation of rugby players around the world. Thank you for so much ! @JONAHTALILOMU #greatman #legend
Cory Jane @CoryJane1080
1994 I was 11years old & saw my hero play for the All Blacks..A legend of the game & someone I wanted to be. #Jonah_Lomu #Can_Be_Only_One 11
Bryan Habana @BryanHabana
His on field fearlessness was matched by his off field humility. So sad…
Israel Folau @IzzyFolau
Rest in peace to my brother Jonah Lomu. Going to miss you bro
Jonny Wilkinson @JonnyWilkinson
I am so, so devastated to hear of the passing away of @JONAHTALILOMU The greatest superstar and just a fabulous human being. Deeply saddened
Dan Carter @DanCarter
Would of done anything to have played a test with him. Gone way too soon my brother #ripjonah
Joostvdwesthuizen @9Joost
Difficult to write with eyes full of tears on my eye tracker. Thank you for EVERYTHING Jonah. RIP my dear friend!
Sean Fitzpatrick @frontrow92
Our thoughts are with the @JONAHTALILOMU family tonight. A very special person. @AllBlacks
Lee Byrne @byrney_15
The reason ever youngster growing up wanted to play rugby, because they watched Jonah Lomu play.He made rugby into what it is today. #RIPJL
Lote Tuqiri @LoteTuqiri
Such sad news hearing news just now of @JONAHTALILOMU. Such a gentleman and great role model for young Pasifika boys and girls.
Sam Warburton @samwarburton_
Jonah Lomu was the first reason I wanted to play rugby. Inspiration and true legend. Very sad news. Thoughts with his family.
John Smit @JohnSmit123
Waking up to news of Jonah's passing is devastating.I loved watching him,playing against him & knowing him.My prayers are with his family.
David Campese @Davidcampese11
RIP the great @JONAHTALILOMU. First a mate and a great human family man and not a bad rugby player. Still in shock.
Ma'a Nonu @maavelous
Big guy put everyone else first before himself! Most humble&generous superstar to walk the earth
Austin Healey @IamAustinHealey
So sad to hear about the passing of Jonah Lomu #RIPJonah makes life feel very brittle, thoughts with his family and friends.
Sonny Bill Williams @SonnyBWilliams
Shocked, thoughts are with the Lomu family right now
George Gregan @GeorgeGregan
Jonah Lomu R.I.P. 18/11/15. Thoughts & prayers to you and your family…
Bob Skinstad @BobSkinstad
A sad day indeed – what an incredible impact on the game we all love, on and more recently off the field. #RIPJonah
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