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Lomu

British  
/ ˈləʊmuː /

noun

  1. Jonah. born 1975, New Zealand Rugby Union player; scored 37 tries in 63 games for the All Blacks (1994–2002)

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Doubts about Atonio's endurance and mobility meant that despite a promising junior career that saw him captain Wesley College - Jonah Lomu's alma mater - and represent provincial side Counties Manukau at age-grade level, he started working as a landscaper and seemed to be slipping out of rugby.

From BBC

In 2023, at just 20 years old, Miller won the Player of the Year award for New Zealand's top rugby player - the youngest winner since Jonah Lomu.

From BBC

It will face a Utah offensive line that includes five returning starters and a pair of tackles — Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu — who are projected first-round NFL draft picks.

From Los Angeles Times

Her father, Isaac, played professional rugby for Bath and was capped by Samoa; he also played Jonah Lomu in the film Invictus.

From BBC

He also found fame in Hollywood after playing New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu in the film Invictus alongside Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.

From BBC