Transplant gave Lomu new lease of life

ONE of the world’s greatest rugby players is putting his mighty weight behind the Irish Kidney Association’s campaign to get Ireland’s living kidney donor programme up and running.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2006 - 01:00

Evelyn Ring

New Zealand’s Jonah Lomu is attempting a comeback after undergoing a live kidney transplant from a friend in July 2004.

The giant winger said he feels fantastic and is dreaming of a comeback for the All Blacks.

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