(ANSA) - Rome, November 18 - Italy captain Sergio Parisse
and former Juventus and Azzurri soccer star Alessandro Del Piero
joined the world of sport in paying tribute to rugby great Jonah
Lomu on Wednesday.
The former All Black winger, who scored 37 tries in 63
tests and had long suffered from kidney disease, has died at the
age of 40.
"Rest in peace champion," said Parisse on social media as
he posted a photo of Lomu, who became a worldwide star thanks to
his remarkable performances at the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
"#JonahLomu a legend for every single rugby player".
Del Piero used Twitter to express his admiration and
sadness.
"He was what (Diego) Maradona was for football," said the
2006 World Cup-winner.
"Goodbye legend: you'll never be forgotten".
Italian sport pays tribute to Lomu
Parisse says All Black 'legend for every single rugby player'