‌The sentencing of John Makatoa Lomu (left) and Silila Vaivai for their roles in a 2023 Customs drug smuggling operation was adjourned in Manukau District Court today. Photo / Ella Scott-FlemingThe sentencing for John Lomu, the younger brother of late All Black legend Jonah Lomu, has been put off as he provides possible new details on why he helped smuggle drugs into the country.

Today, the public gallery at the Manukau District

was at capacity with the families of John Makatoa Lomu, 50, and his co-defendant Silila Vaivai, 28.