VIDEO: Brian O’Driscoll recalls the pitfalls in tackling 'gentleman' Jonah Lomu

Brian O’Driscoll has described the late All Black legend Jonah Lomu as “a freak of a rugby player but an absolute gentleman off the pitch.”

Lomu, seen as one of the greatest rugby players of all time, passed away last night aged 40 after a long battle with a serious kidney disease which was diagnosed in 1995.

The world of sport has been paying tribute to the All Black legend, who scored 37 tries in 63 test matches and holds the record for most tries in Rugby World Cup history with Springbok Bryan Habana.