Lomu back at HQ
Friday 19 September 2008 09:26, UK
The Rugby Club spoke to Jonah Lomu, just one of the stars who has rallied for the Help for Heroes cause.
The Rugby Club spoke to the galaxy of stars who have rallied for the Help for Heroes cause. Jason Robinson, Martin Johnson and Jonah Lomu are among 20 international players from six countries who will join services rugby's top brass to raise £1m for the Help for Heroes fund for the care and rehabilitation of injured British service personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. While some of the training may not be as intense as they were once used to, the players are not taking this game lightly at all. "Training has been minimal, it has picked up in the last week though," said Jason Robinson on The Rugby Club. "I did one more session this week than I did in the last nine months, but this is about going out there and getting stuck in. "The least I could do was turn up and give my best on Saturday, it is good to see what they are doing and that these guys are going to get the support they deserve when they come home." Coming up against Robinson will be arguably the most famous player in the world. Jonah Lomu. Still looking as formidable as ever, Lomu was reacquainting himself with the Twickenham turf, but did have one minor worry. "To tell the truth I started to worry when I saw Ieuan Evans," admitted Lomu. "But I was relieved when they said he is the manager. I did not know if I was going to have to mark him or not. The last time I played against him was a testimonial game and I was not sure if I could touch him because the crowd kept on shouting leave him alone, leave him alone! "I am getting a bit twitchy now, the old jitterbugs before a game are beginning to pop up." Another legend who has come out of retirement is Martin Johnson who also admits to have a slight worry...making a fool of himself. "Normally before you go onto the field you are thinking of doing your job and trying to win the game. This time you will be thinking of not making a fool of yourself and not screwing up big time." While Johnson is used to being labelled a hero after leading England to world Cup victory in 2003, he is quick to point out that the real heroes are who they are playing for on Saturday. "They risk their lives and they do not get any fortune or fame for it," said the England team manager. "What they do compared to what we do, well there is no comparison. They are incredibly brave for what they do." If you can't get a ticket for one of the rugby events of the year, you can see the game live and exclusive on Sky Sports and in HD, while here on skysports.com we will bring you all the news in the build-up, as well as details of how YOU can get involved with Help For Heroes.Get your tickets here!
We want to sell out Twickenham, so the best way you can support us is by turning up to see some of the biggest names in rugby do battle. Adult and junior tickets can be brought from Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2492 or at www.ticketmaster.co.uk.There are special family tickets on offer (two adults, two children), group tickets and disabled tickets available from the RFU Ticket Office on 0871 222 2017
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The Challenge Match
England World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio and British Lion Scott Gibbs will be playing captains of the Help For Heroes XV and International Select XV. Both sides will be made up of stars from the international game, past and present, the Guinness Premiership, Magners League and the Armed Forces.Click here to find out more
Donations
If you can't get to the game, or want to make a donation anyway, there are numerous ways you can contribute to this fantastic cause.Click here to find out how you can make a donation
Fundraising Events
Help For Heroes has events going on up and down the country that you can get involved in, or you can even register your own event.Click here to find out how you can get involved
