{"id":34038,"date":"2025-07-30T18:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/34038\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:28:07","slug":"jonah-lomu-didnt-hesitate-when-naming-toughest-opponent-he-ever-faced-page-2-of-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/34038\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonah Lomu Didn’t Hesitate When Naming Toughest Opponent He Ever Faced – Page 2 of 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

2. Tim Horan (Australia)<\/p>\n

Tim Horan, the versatile Australian center, was a cornerstone of two World Cup-winning teams (1991 and 1999). Known for his strategic mind and precision, Horan left a lasting legacy as one of rugby\u2019s finest backs.<\/p>\n

JONAH LOMU SAID:
\u201cHoran was one of the best backs I\u2019ve ever seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW?
Horan also played fly-half and even earned one international cap on the wing.<\/p>\n

See\u00a0Tim\u00a0Horan\u2019s\u00a0highlights\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n

1. \u00c9mile Ntamack (France)<\/p>\n

The former French winger \u00c9mile Ntamack was known for his dazzling footwork and unorthodox style. A vital member of the French team in the late 1990s, Ntamack\u2019s elusive running posed unique challenges for defenders.<\/p>\n

JONAH LOMU SAID:
\u201cHe\u2019s my toughest opponent for sure. When you\u2019re taught to defend against someone, you\u2019re told to watch their hips because that\u2019s the one place on the body that stays in one place when running. The problem with \u00c9mile was his whole body shifted, including his hips, meaning when he ran, he swayed from side to side.\u201d<\/p>\n

DID YOU KNOW?
Ntamack played a crucial role in France\u2019s journey to the 1999 Rugby World Cup final.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Can you name every England Rugby captain of the professional era?<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s the grit of Will Carling in the 90s, the tactical brilliance of Martin Johnson, or the fearless leadership of Owen Farrell, this quiz will challenge even the most dedicated fans.<\/p>\n

Think you can name them all? Grab your boots and let\u2019s see how well you know the men who led England into battle on the world stage!<\/p>\n

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