Comments on: Lomu makes ‘baffling’ return

By: Cyborg

Cyborg — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:18:52 +0000

If I had to pick a team of prime rugby players to play for my life, a prime Jonah Lomu whould definitely have a spot. Those claiming that he wasn’t one of the all-time great wingers really puzzle me. What makes a player great?

Lomu was at the forefront of bringing rugby to a wider worldwide audience and he captured the public imagination like no player has ever since. Don’t underestimate his ablities as a player for the sake of looking intelligent. He was big, yes, but also had an unbelievable turn of speed, a step and offered a brilliant first phase option. If size alone made good rugby players, I wonder what went wrong with the likes of Dean Hall…

This man is a legend and how a player who did so much for the game cannot be regarded as a ‘great’ is beyond me. Have a word with yourselves.

By: Rage

Rage — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:39:24 +0000

Lomu was a phenomenal player,pure and simple.His glory days might be long gone but the fact that he’s over there still playing at 34 and after the kidney disease,that says alot about his character.Sure,his comeback might not amount to much in the end but it’s still great to see the big man back in action. Also,he’s quite into bodybuilding now so he’s staying fit and in shape.Admirable I’d say..and to those people who have forgotten what a monster he was,pay a visit youtube.I recall him nearly running big Willie Meyer into a coma once!

By: Dantalian

Dantalian — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:37:07 +0000

I assume he’s being paid for this. Can’t think of any other reason why he’d put himself through this.

By: Puma

Puma — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:14 +0000

Was a great player but crazy to make a come back. Did he not have a kidney transplant? Jeepers just go and enjoy your life Lomu no need to play rugby. It will mess with your health.

Will always remember him running over Mike Cat in the 95 world cup. Brilliant.

By: stew

stew — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:15:26 +0000

@Richie_7: Never a threat to SA – that is a real test – my opinon but far greater wings in rugbys history

By: klippies101

klippies101 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:15:22 +0000

to be honest i agree with stew while he was good just a big dragon nothing much

By: Yetirat

Yetirat — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:12 +0000

Feel sorry for the guy he had some unfortunate health issues that put a hold on what could have been an amazing career.

If he’s happy playing French 3rd division and enjoying his rugby…then good on the man!

By: Slappes

Slappes — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:28:20 +0000

Lomu is mad. Let it go mate, not worth it.

By: Dantalian

Dantalian — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:45:44 +0000

I reckon he needs to accept his playing days are over. He’s 34 years old.

All time great in his prime, but too old now for a comeback imo.

By: rossoneri

rossoneri — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:34:01 +0000

@ Richie-7 post 5: Well said.

By: Richie_7

Richie_7 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:10:46 +0000

3. Oh Stew, I wonmder if you’ve ever played the game of rugby or understand the tactics involved. While you claim he never scored against any “real” teams you clearly miss the point that while the “real” teams had 4 or 5 guys marking him the likes of Cullen or Kronfeld were running in tries.

Try to see the bigger picture. This chap did more for professional rugby than a few “real” teams combined.

By: stew

stew — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:58:17 +0000

Over rated – only good against Northern Hemisphere fairies – Never a threat to real teams

By: Big Hit

Big Hit — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:57:52 +0000

Huge dragon

By: grant10

grant10 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:48:29 +0000

legend