Bundee Aki ‘shattered’ at death of Jonah Lomu

Connacht Kiwi centre Bundee Aki says he was shattered when he heard of the shock death of All Black legend and former clubmate Jonah Lomu on Wednesday.

Bundee Aki ‘shattered’ at death of Jonah Lomu

Aki, who hails from Manurewa in Auckland, grew up in awe of his hero Lomu, who he briefly played club rugby with at Weymouth.

The 25-year-old former Chiefs star also played with Counties Manukau and says Lomu will be massive loss to that province and New Zealand rugby in general.

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