Former England back Mike Catt has described the legacy left by the late Jonah Lomu as "incredible" after the rugby world was rocked by news of the New Zealand great's death.
Lomu, who scored 37 tries in 63 Test matches for the All Blacks, lost his life aged 40 early this morning after suffering for many years with a rare kidney disease.
The former winger shot to fame during the 1995 Rugby World Cup when he scored seven tries, including four in a devastating display against England in the semi-final.
Catt, now England's attack coach, was one of those helpless to stop Lomu 20 years ago and told EnglandRugby.com: "I'm massively sad but the legacy he's left is incredible. He's inspired millions of people around the world to watch the sport and start playing. He changed rugby union during the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
"His ability to move 18 stone was amazing. He didn't want to run through people every time, but he did have that ability and his footwork and speed off the mark was second to none, you just couldn't get near the guy. But if he needed to run through four of you he could."
Lomu is survived by wife Nadene and their young sons Brayley and Dhyreille.
Pascal Lemesre
