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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 1H 9M

#11 Jonah Lomu: Getting Stabbed, Working at a Bank, and Being an All Black

from Vili · host Chris Vailalo

Jonah wrote an autobiography called Jonah: My Story. The big fella was articulate, kind hearted, and the first global rugby superstar, putting the sport on the map. He talks about his troubles with his Dad, Wesley College being his saving grace, early struggles with the All Blacks, and talks about the All Blacks falling sick before the 1995 Rugby World Cup final against South Africa. Have a listen to learn more about the one and only, Jonah Lomu.  

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