Jonah Lomu wary of Australia in crucial breakdown battle

New Zealand great Jonah Lomu fears David Pocock and Michael Hooper will give Australia a critical edge at the breakdown in Saturday’s World Cup final.

Pocock has established himself as the sport’s most influential player after plundering 14 turnovers in the competition, five more than his closest rival and six more than the All Blacks’ Kieran Read.

The number eight has amassed the total despite missing the victories over Wales and Scotland with a calf problem, resulting in his average being elevated to three steals in each match.