The All Blacks have urged Jonah Lomu to “be strong” as the legendary New Zealand winger battles a health scare in an Auckland hospital.
Lomu, who suffers from kidney problems, has been admitted since last Friday suffering from an undisclosed illness.
All Blacks players and New Zealand Rugby Union staff gathered to hold up letters reading “Get Well Jonah Kia Kaha (Be Strong)”.
Lomu regarded as rugby union’s first global superstar made his Test debut for the All Blacks in 1994 at age 19 and went on to earn 63 caps and took part in the 1995 and 1999 World Cups.
He was diagnosed with the rare kidney disorder nephrotic syndrome in 1995 and the condition eventually cut short his rugby career.
Story by: Paradise Tudrau
