Ed Sheeran pays tribute to Jonah Lomu

Ed Sheeran wears an All Black jersey with the name of Jonah Lomu on the back. Photo / Getty

British popstar Ed Sheeran paid tribute to All Black great Jonah Lomu at his concert at Mt Smart Stadium tonight.

Sheeran took to the stage in a replica All Black Rugby World Cup jersey, complete with No 11, the jersey number Lomu wore during his stunning rugby career.

Lomu died last month, aged 40.

Ed Sheeran performing at Mt Smart Stadium. Photo / Getty

@edsheeran repping that Jonah Lomu @AllBlacks shirt for his last show of his 4 year tour!! ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/I7dIuBwBZa

— iHeartRadio NZ (@iHeartRadioNZ) December 12, 2015

Before going on stage, Sheeran spent time with Kiwi heavyweight boxing sensation Joseph Parker, and Parker tweeted: "Have a good concert brother".