Rugby-South Africans mourn Lomu, the man they loved and feared (Yahoo Sports)

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By Nick Said CAPE TOWN, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Jonah Lomu was an icon for New Zealand fans but also revered in South Africa where the winger's performances at the World Cup in 1995 wrote him into the country's rugby folklore. Seen as a fearsome opponent on the field and the consummate gentleman off it, Lomu became a hero to many in South Africa where there is still strong support for the All Blacks over the Springboks among the black community. From government ministers, to the South African Rugby Union, players past and present, and fans, there is a deep sense of genuine sorrow at his passing.

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