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← Sporting Memorabilia 7th to 9th June 2021

Jonah Lomus signed New Zealand All Blacks shirt,the XL shirt issued by NZRFU with silver fern motif, signed by Lomu in silver marker Jonah Tali Lomu (12 May 1975 – 18 November 2015) was a New Zealand union player. He became the youngest ever All Black when he played his first international in 1994 at the age of 19 years and 45 days. Playing on the wing Lomu finished his international career with 63 caps and 37 tries. He is regarded as the first true global superstar of rugby and consequently had a huge impact on the game. Lomu was diagnosed with nephrotic synrome, a serious kidney disorder in 1995, and the disease had a significant impact on his playing career and wider life. By 2003 he was on dialysis and in 2004 underwent a kidney transplant. He then attempted a comeback but did not play international rugby again, and retired from professional rugby in 2007. He died unexpectedly on 18 November 2015 after suffering a heart attack associated with his kidney condition.

Hammer Price:
£320
Estimated Price:

£200 - £300

Jonah Lomus signed New Zealand All Blacks shirt,the XL shirt issued by NZRFU with silver fern motif, signed by Lomu in silver marker Jonah Tali Lomu (12 May 1975 – 18 November 2015) was a New Zealand union player. He became the youngest ever All Black when he played his first international in 1994 at the age of 19 years and 45 days. Playing on the wing Lomu finished his international career with 63 caps and 37 tries. He is regarded as the first true global superstar of rugby and consequently had a huge impact on the game. Lomu was diagnosed with nephrotic synrome, a serious kidney disorder in 1995, and the disease had a significant impact on his playing career and wider life. By 2003 he was on dialysis and in 2004 underwent a kidney transplant. He then attempted a comeback but did not play international rugby again, and retired from professional rugby in 2007. He died unexpectedly on 18 November 2015 after suffering a heart attack associated with his kidney condition.