Jonah Lomu, This famous rugby player was born to Tongan parents in south Auckland, which he called home for much of his life. Aged 12, he could pass for 18. He was born with speed as well as size, as well as an amazing and caring kind heart. He started playing rugby at All Blacks when he played his first international in 1994 at the age of 19 years old. Unfortunately Jonah passed away on the morning of November 18th 2015, Jonah died unexpectedly in Auckland from a heart attack linked to his kidney disease.
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| Jonah Lomu; on the right hand side. |
“For me to get through the toughest periods in my life, I had to look within to find the energy to do it. I don't give up. Never have. Never will.” – Jonah Lomu
Kia ora Hayley
ReplyDeleteA great blog post about Jonah Lomu. I think it's a great idea to do some of the Winter Learning Journey tasks while we work from home. I will be sure to give you stamps for your effort on this.
What was the most interesting fact you learned about him?
- Miss Birtch