Jonah Lomu, the All Blacks legend, once reflected on the toughest opponents he faced during his illustrious career. <\/p>\n
The New Zealand winger, renowned for revolutionising rugby with his sheer power and speed, shared his admiration for a select group of players back in 2001.<\/p>\n
ing figure in rugby, Lomu exploded onto the global stage during the 1995 Rugby World Cup. His unforgettable performance, including a four-try demolition of England, solidified his legacy as one of the sport\u2019s all-time greats. <\/p>\n
Despite battling health challenges, he continued to inspire on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n
Here are the four players who made Jonah Lomu\u2019s list of toughest opponents:<\/p>\n
4. Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa)<\/p>\n
A South African icon, Joost van der Westhuizen was a world-class scrum-half known for his speed and tactical acumen. Key to the Springboks\u2019 victory in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Joost\u2019s fearless performances earned him global admiration.<\/p>\n
JONAH LOMU SAID:
\u201cSuch an honour to have played against him. Still not sure how he made that tackle on me during the 1995 final (Rugby World Cup). I just looked down and my legs were gone.\u201d<\/p>\n
DID YOU KNOW?
He was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007.<\/p>\n