Jonah Lomu to appear and help develop ‘Rugby Challenge’

The legendary Jonah Lomu will make his first appearance in a videogame in over a decade, thanks to Home Entertainment Suppliers who today announced their 2011 Rugby Challenge for console and PC.

“HES is pulling out all the stops to make Rugby Challenge an exciting and memorable experience,” said David Robles, Business Development Manager for HES. “Jonah is one of rugby’s greats, and will bring an extra something special to the game.”

HES reveal that in addition to including his name, likeness, and motion in the game, Lomu will also bring his experience and expertise into the development process by working directly with Sidhe, the Wellington based studio behind the game.

“I’m a big fan of videogames and being involved in making Rugby Challenge is a great experience,” said Jonah Lomu.

Rugby Challenge will release for consoles and PC in Q3 2011. More information and ongoing updates about the game can be found at the official website.