It was in 2003 that I realised there was no choice but to have dialysis treatment - by the time of the World Cup that year, I could barely walk. A year later, I finally had a kidney transplant. Jonah Lomu barelychoicecup Change image and share on social
It was like falling off a building and suddenly, bang, you hit the bottom. The first time it happened was on an ordinary day at home. I was taking down some curtains. I took one step, turned around, took another step and then I fell and hit my head hard on the rowing machine. Jonah Lomu bangbottombuild share on social
When I was playing I felt tired all the time. My recovery period was a lot longer than the other players. They'd be ok after an hour - I'd have to stay in bed till the next session. Jonah Lomu bedfelthour Change image and share on social
I have a stab wound on my left hip and one on my thigh and a slash mark across my right calf. I have a bottle stab wound on my left calf. Jonah Lomu bottlecalfhip Change image and share on social
Towards the end of 2003 it was hard to get through training - and the darkest point was when a doctor told me there was a possibility I could end up in a wheelchair. Jonah Lomu darkdoctorend Change image and share on social
I have crooked toes from wearing boots that didn't fit me because that's all I could afford as a kid. Jonah Lomu affordbootcrook Change image and share on social
Looking back, my whole life seems so surreal. I didn't just turn up on the doorstep playing rugby; I had to go through a whole lot of things to get there. Jonah Lomu backdoorsteplife Change image and share on social
It annoys me when people who don't know what they're talking about boo the referee. Jonah Lomu annoyboopeople Change image and share on social
I always say to people that you have never seen the best of me, and that's what I mean - I've never been fully fit. Jonah Lomu fitfullyhave Change image and share on social
I was only operating at about 80% of my capacity. Jonah Lomu capacityoperate Change image and share on social
