New Zealand rugby union legend Jonah Lomu has passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning in Auckland, aged 40.<br />Former All Blacks team doctor John Mayhew confirmed to New Zealand TV station 3News: "On behalf of the Lomu family, I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning, most probably about 8 or 9 this morning."<br />Lomu fought kidney disorders since the end of 1995, after being diagnosed with nephritic syndrome, which cut short his 63 test All Blacks career.<br />He received a kidney transplant in 2004.<br />It is unknown what caused his death.<br />Described as a "freight train in ballet shoes," Lomu was an effective winger for the All Blacks, scoring 37 tries in 63 appearances, standing as the 5th highest try scorer for New Zealand.
