Cardiff Blues to honour former player Jonah Lomu against Harlequins on Thursday
ByPA Sport
Updated 18/11/2015 at 11:05 GMT
Cardiff Blues have announced a tribute to their former player Jonah Lomu will take place on Thursday at the European Challenge Cup home clash with Harlequins.
Jonah Lomu began a brief stint with Cardiff Blues in 2005
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Former New Zealand wing Lomu, who played 10 times for Cardiff after joining them in 2005, died on Wednesday at the age of 40.
A statement on the Welsh outfit's official website on Wednesday morning said: "Cardiff Blues has today expressed its shock and sadness at the sudden death of former player Jonah Lomu.
"A tribute will take place to him prior to kick-off in our European Rugby Challenge Cup clash with Harlequins this Thursday evening. Further details will be issued later today."
Cardiff added in the statement on Lomu, who scored 37 tries in 63 international Test matches and is regarded as one of the All Blacks' greatest ever players: "Jonah was a true icon and legend of our game.
"He was the first global rugby superstar who captured the imagination of fans across the world and inspired so many to take up our sport.
"Jonah arrived to play for Cardiff Blues in 2005. He went onto make 10 appearances, scoring one try, and thousands came to watch him in action.
"On the field he was a game changer, a destructive and supremely talented winger who has given us so many memories that all rugby fans will always cherish.
"Away from the action he was a kind, humble and caring family man who made many friends during his time with us.
"Jonah was loved by his many fans both in our region and around the world.
"Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family and friends at this time."
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