Rugby legend Jonah Lomu dies, aged 40

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Rugby Union legend Jonah Lomu has passed away at the age of 40. The news was confirmed by New Zealand Rugby Union. The All Blacks great had suffered from a rare kidney disease, Nephrotic syndrome, and had been on dialysis treatment for a decade. He played in 63 Tests for New Zealand, scoring 37 tries.

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