The Tongan village where Jonah Lomu is best remembered has gone into mourning to honour the passing of the sporting giant.

Joel Stransky first played against Lomu moments after Nelson Mandela shook hands with the players before the 1995 Rugby World Cup final in Johannesburg.

It is possible that Jonah Lomu was better known worldwide than any New Zealander at any time, even Sir Edmund Hillary.

Jonah Lomu's wife has spoken of loss she and her family have suffered with the death of All Black legend.

The Game posted a touching message for Jonah, "you fought long & hard warrior," he writes.

Two days before the 2015 Rugby World Cup began Jonah Lomu led a flash mob haka in London's Covent Garden for tournament sponsor Mastercard.

Tana Umaga provided a simple explanation when asked why Jonah Lomu captured the imagination of New Zealand and world rugby.

So entwined had their lives become that Joeli Vidiri says he struggling to cope with the sudden death of his "brother" Jonah Lomu.

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga shares his thoughts on the sad news of the passing of his former team mate and friend Jonah Lomu.

Quite simply, Quinn says, Lomu was the best the game has ever seen.

The Hits presenter Polly Gillespie has penned an emotional tribute to Jonah Lomu who received a kidney from her husband Grant Kereama in 2004.

Watch Jonah Lomu in his best adverts. Source: HeinekenIRE/YouTube, Pizza Hut/YouTube

All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu remembered

It was just two days ago that Jonah was on holiday with his wife following the world cup.

The on-field deeds of Lomu, who died today, captured the imagination of fans in all corners of the world during a 63-test career for the All Blacks.