Thursday 29 October 2015 10:46, UK
Jonah Lomu believes the back-row presence of David Pocock and Michael Hooper will be a massive threat to New Zealand in the World Cup final.
Australia take on the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday for the Webb Ellis Cup and Lomu feels the game will rest on New Zealand's ability to nullify Pocock and Hooper's poaching ability.
Pocock has established himself as one of the game's most influential players since making the move to No 8 and has already forced 14 turnovers in the tournament, five more than his nearest rival.
And Lomu says Australia have a real chance of upsetting the favourites, and defending champions, if Pocock and openside flanker Hooper are given the chance to stamp their authority on the match.
"If there's any team who can give New Zealand a run for their money then it's Australia because they're the only team to have beaten them this year," Lomu said.
"The difference at the moment is that New Zealand only have Richie McCaw in their back row, while Australia have Hooper and Pocock working together. That gives them a different dimension at the breakdown.
"Their speed into the breakdown will give the All Blacks a real headache. It will be interesting to see how they deal with that.
"The backs will get praise for scoring tries, but matches are won up front and the breakdown will be what makes the difference.
"Australia playing two opensides in Pocock and Hooper is a real threat to the All Blacks."
