Wednesday 18 November 2015 10:47, UK
Tributes to Jonah Lomu have poured in following the former New Zealand international's death at the age of 40.
Rugby union players past and present have taken to social media to pay tribute to the All Blacks legend and sporting stars, politicians and fans from around the world have also expressed their shock and sadness at Lomu's sudden death.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said: "Deeply saddened to hear of Jonah Lomu's unexpected passing this morning. The thoughts of the entire country are with his family. He truly is and was a legend of the game."
Former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick tweeted: "Our thoughts are with the @JONAHTALILOMU family tonight. A very special person. @AllBlacks."
Zinzan Brooke, another former team-mate of Lomu, said: "It's amazing what he did in that '95 World Cup. He launched himself on the international scene and changed the way the game was played in an instant. He was very calm but you knew you had a force within the team. He was phenomenal.
"When you think of the World Cup you will always go back to Jonah running round or over opponents. You'll always remember the superstar that was Jonah Lomu. I'm still in shock now realising a great friend has gone."
Current All Blacks favourite Dan Carter tweeted: "I still can't believe the sad news. Love & thoughts go out to Jonahs family #RIPJonah."
Former Australia international Tim Horan said: "It's a very big hole that he's left in the game. When I went to the United States just after the 1995 Rugby World Cup, I spoke to someone there and they said, 'All we know about rugby is Jonah Lomu', and that's the imprint he had on the game.
"He was a global superstar and even young kids now, as young as five and six, still know who Jonah Lomu is."
Former England star Jonny Wilkinson tweeted: "I am so, so devastated to hear of the passing away of Jonah Lomu. The greatest superstar and just a fabulous human being. Deeply saddened"
Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies said: "Can't believe that Jonah Lomu has passed away. Was with him and his wife and family for an evening last month.
"So sad, life is so cruel. RIP Jonah you were a true legend and a gentleman.You changed the game of rugby and will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with your family."
Former England football captain David Beckham wrote on Instagram: "So sad to hear the news about this amazing giant of a man. A sporting hero and one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet. A credit to his country, his family and to the sport that he passionately played. Jonah you will be missed."
South Africa wing Bryan Habana also took to Instagram, writing: "His on field fearlessness was matched by his off field humility. So sad to wake to the news of Jonah Lomu's passing.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. It was a privilege to have met you, to have been inspired by you and to watch you make the biggest impact we have ever seen on the game we love so dearly."
Australia full-back Israel Folau, who, like Lomu, is of Tongan descent, said: "Rest in peace to my brother Jonah Lomu. Going to miss you bro."
There were many more tributes from the rugby community and the wider world of sport.
France flanker Thierry Dusautoir - "RIP Jonah. You inspired a generation of rugby players around the world."
Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver - "There will never be another Jonah Lomu. He was rugby's first genuine superstar and as well as being an extraordinary player he was also an exceptional man who gave everything to the game and his community in Auckland."
Former England captain Mike Tindall - "He was to me the guy who changed the sport forever, an unbelievable machine on the pitch and a superb guy off it, the guy who could dominate whatever era of rugby history he was put in."
Current All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams - "For me, Jonah embodied that islander spirit. You would have to say he was the first proper worldwide rugby superstar."
Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry - "It's just so sad, I saw him at the World Cup and he looked so well. It's just a hell of a shock."
Former New Zealand scrum-half Piri Weepu - "Sad sad news.. The man who gave kiwis the desire to play for the All Blacks. Thank you @JONAHTALILOMU will miss you big guy! #RILTokoUso."
Ex-England captain Will Carling - "So sad to hear that Jonah Lomu has died. Rugby's first global star, what a player and more important what a good guy #verysad."
Former England centre Will Greenwood - "#RIPJonah I will never forget that semi final in 1995. Watching one man change a game into a Global Sport in 80 minutes."
Current England forward James Haskell - "Really shocked to wake up and hear that the biggest and best rugby legend of all time @JONAHTALILOMU has passed away. RIP the big guy."
Ex-Scotland international Kenny Logan - "Jonah Lomu was a legend, blazed a trail, took the sport into a different era with his global recognition. Talent and humility in abundance."
Australia fly-half Quade Cooper - "Rest easy Jonah.. You've been an inspiration to so many during & after your playing career.. The reason I started playing rugby! #RIPJonah."
Former England hooker Brian Moore - "RIP Jonah Lomu. Terribly sad to die so young. The first & one of only a handful of rugby players to become a true global sports star."
Ex-England captain Lewis Moody - "Can't believe the news that #JonahLomu has died. Such a sad day. He single
handedly changed the game of rugby. Rugby's 1st global super star."
Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson - "THE greatest rugby player who globalised our game and inspired millions. I'll proudly say to my kids I knew and admired him. #JonahLomu."
Current England international Brad Barritt - "RIP Jonah Lomu an absolute legend and an inspiration for millions of rugby players across the world."
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend - "Tragic news. We have lost one of the best ever to play our game. A great player and a great man. Gone too soon. RIP Jonah Lomu."
South Africa wing JP Pietersen - "#RIPJonahLomu The greatest player to play the game!!! Prayers & condolences to the Lomu family. #MyHero #Legend."
France full-back Scott Spedding - "Such sad news to wake up to. A childhood hero. There will never be another Jonah #RIP."
Ex-All Blacks wing Joe Rokocoko - "Sucks waking up to sad news, a hero who made myself & P.I boys dream/believe that we can compete in the world stage."
Wales captain Sam Warburton - "Jonah Lomu was the first reason I wanted to play rugby. Inspiration and true legend. Very sad news. Thoughts with his family."
Former Wales prop Adam Jones - "So sad to see Jonah Lomu has passed away. He changed the sport of Rugby Union. Will always remember the 95 World Cup he was something else."
England scrum-half Danny Care - "RIP Jonah Lomu. An honour to even hang on to his boot laces trying to tackle him. I don't think anyone has or will ever change the game of Rugby like he did. True legend of the game."
Welsh referee Nigel Owens - "Very sad news this. #RIPJonahLomu. A great player but more importantly a great man. Deepest Sympathy to his family."
New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor - "So sad to hear about Jonah. A genuine legend both on and off the park. Thoughts are with your family and friends. #RIPJonahLomu."
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja - "Extremely sad news about Jonah Lomu. He was the only reason I watched (rugby) union as a kid. What a legacy he has left."
Australian footballer Tim Cahill - "Going to miss you bro. I was blessed to learn from the best and take important clips about life in general but most important the meaning of family. You gave so much to your game and left an imprint all over the world about never giving up."
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko - "An inspiration, role model and (thank you) for all you have done for New Zealand."
New Zealand tennis player Marina Erakovic - "I remember watching Jonah Lomu on TV as a youngster and telling all my overseas friends, 'this guy is from NZ'."
