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Mark Ella (57)
Fox showed a documentary during the RWC by Jonah. A revelation and an inspirational story of a man who learnt some hard lessons through his life and came out a much better person.
A great pity he didn't make the goal he had stated in that feature of seeing his kids finish school. I am sure that the Rugby community will offer what support they can to the family when appropriate.
My abiding memory apart from the barnstorming running game is him remaining on the pitch after the 1999 RWC defeat to France and offering genuine congratulations and thanks to the French players. An outstanding role model.
A great pity he didn't make the goal he had stated in that feature of seeing his kids finish school. I am sure that the Rugby community will offer what support they can to the family when appropriate.
My abiding memory apart from the barnstorming running game is him remaining on the pitch after the 1999 RWC defeat to France and offering genuine congratulations and thanks to the French players. An outstanding role model.