All Black all-time great Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

Lomu won 63 caps for New Zealand.

Former All Blacks player Jonah Lomu has died in Auckland at the age of 40, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed.

Lomu, who won 63 caps for the All Blacks, had suffered from health problems since his retirement from the game in 2002 due to a rare kidney disease.

Lomu, who made his All Blacks debut in 1994, made a significant impact at the 1995 World Cup.

He played for several domestic teams – Auckland Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes in Super Rugby, as well as North Harbour, Counties Manukau and Wellington.

He also had a stint with Cardiff Blues, for whom he played 10 matches for from 2005-06, before retiring from the game in 2007.

He was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007 and the IRB Hall of Fame four years later.

NZR CEO Steve Tew: "We're all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu....

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 18, 2015

NZR CEO Steve Tew: "....We're lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family....

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 18, 2015

NZR CEO Steve Tew: "....Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world."

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 18, 2015

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