Lomu comeback imminent

JONAH LOMU yesterday took a step closer to his return to action after being named in the Wellington Lions squad for the New Zealand provincial championships.

Since May the giant All Blacks wing has had to undergo a four-hour dialysis session every two days because of a long-standing kidney problem, but he has not given up hope of playing in the World Cup.

Wellington coach John Plumtree said: “If Jonah feels well, he will play. It’s up to Jonah to tell me if he is ready or not.”