Rugby legend

Lomu - who played 63 matches for the All Blacks and was rugby's first global superstar - died on November 18, 2015, of a heart attack, after a long battle with kidney failure.

As the anniversary nears, Lomu's brother, John, and sister, Sela, have spoken of the ongoing pain after his death, including the fact they have no contact with their nephews, Brayley, 9, and Dhryeille, 8.

The pair are also upset Lomu's grave still does not feature a headstone. Lomu's widow, Nadene Lomu, has control of the grave site.

A public memorial will be held to remember Lomu on Monday, November 30, at Eden Park from 1pm.

Lomu, who scored 43 tries and played 63 Tests for New Zealand between 1994 and 2002, was diagnosed with a serious kidney condition while still playing.

It forced him to quit the game and he had a kidney transplant in 2004, but it stopped functioning in 2011.