Jonah Lomu's influence stretched far beyond the scoresheet and the reflections from OBs Rory Underwood (Tees 81) and Tony Underwood (Tees 87) show exactly why.

Their perspective captures the awe Lomu inspired among players at the very top of the game and how his presence helped move rugby into a new era of reach and relevance. Their memories of filming a Pizza Hut advert with their mum Annie only weeks after the 1995 World Cup add a brilliant layer to the story of that moment in rugby history. A reminder of the OBs who stood alongside the sport's defining figures and helped shape the narrative of the modern game. Read on in the article linked in our bio.