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June 21, 2010

Posted on 06/21/2010

Tweet Treats - Volume XV


England's Danny Care, David Strettle, Chris Ashton, Shontayne Hape and Ugo Monye joke after diving with sharks at Ocean World in Sydney © Getty Images

Watch out world - former All Black Jonah Lomu has vowed to give "this Twitter thing a good run" and is set to steamroller all-comers in the manner in which England's Mike Catt was despatched at Newlands in 1995. Perhaps the sport's only global superstar, Lomu surfaced at the weekend and soon had the fans flocking to get a glimpse inside the big man's world.

For those not aware, he is currently plying his trade with Marseille in the south of France but remains a huge draw across the globe. Close on 2,000 followers in just a day or so - he has his sights set on Neemia Tialata's unofficial Twitter King crown (approx 4,000) but both have some way to go to eclipse the 10,000+ boasted by Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll (although his entries have a rather corporate feel) or the 30,000+ following the movements of former England captain Will Carling - my money is on Lomu returning to haunt old Bumface.

Anyway, here's our latest selection of what rugby's Twitterati have been saying in the last couple of weeks:

"Wasn't pretty, but winning is winning. Little one-per centers cost us some rhythm. Great thing about Rugga - next week we get another shot.."
The Springboks' Dewald Potgieter refuses to dwell on his side's laboured victory over Italy in Witbank and sets his sights on putting things right in next weekend's second Test.

" just hanging in rm with @QuadeCooper watching an old Wallbies v All blacks test, think sharpe still has hair:"
Wallabies fullback James O'Connor enjoys some downtime in the build up to his side's clash with England in Sydney - and can't help but have a dig at folically-challenged team-mate Nathan Sharpe.

"I'm shattered. 2 days of shopping in Manhattan has killed me."
England Saxons prop Duncan Bell was on Churchill Cup duty last week and mixed up his training with a bit of retail therapy.

"In the team room enjoying john fogarty getting abuse for having small unpleasant looking ears!!"
Ireland's Andrew Trimble enjoys a bit of tour banter during their stay in New Zealand.

"Thanx to the guys from SAA for getting me on my flight to East London even though I was very late!!"
South Africa's Bryan Habana offers an example of the power of celebrity.

"Had an amazing day today!! Went shark diving which was unbelievable and then played with koalas and kangaroos!! Absolutely loved it!!"
Who said touring was hard work? England's Danny Care appears to be having fun in Australia.

"Life hasn't been the same without the bok jersey .I am waiting for a breakthrough.I am not discouraged but faithful, Everyone is behind me."
South Africa's Tendai Mtawarira is desperate for an end to his eligibility row and a return to Springboks colours.

"Had a weird morning wrestling in Bondi with Mearsy, Worzel and Taity and was then treated to story time on the 389 by the Boosh. Pure gold!"
More tour fun and games - this time with England's Olly Barkley.

"@JonahLomu11 that's soo good! Haha you tube mike Catt poor fulla!!"
Australia's Quade Cooper welcomes Jonah Lomu to the Twitter world and cracks a joke at Mike Catt's expense.

"I'm coming for the crown bra @neyza3 lol. 2000 by the morning tweeters?"
Former All Black Jonah Lomu makes a play for Neemia Tialata's unofficial crown of rugby's Twitter King.

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