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| Former New Zealand international Jonah Lomu has turned down an offer to switch codes and play rugby league for new NRL club Gold Coast Titans next season. | Former New Zealand international Jonah Lomu has turned down an offer to switch codes and play rugby league for new NRL club Gold Coast Titans next season. |
| The 31-year-old, who won 73 All Black caps, had a kidney transplant in 2004 but recently had a spell with Cardiff. | The 31-year-old, who won 73 All Black caps, had a kidney transplant in 2004 but recently had a spell with Cardiff. |
| Lomu was offered a one-year deal by the Titans but has opted to stay in union. | Lomu was offered a one-year deal by the Titans but has opted to stay in union. |
| "We understand and respect the decision Jonah has made and wish him all the best in rugby and in life," said Titans chief executive Michael Searle. | "We understand and respect the decision Jonah has made and wish him all the best in rugby and in life," said Titans chief executive Michael Searle. |
| "Both Jonah and his wife Fiona have been a pleasure to deal with and we look forward to having them as guests of the Titans at an NRL game in the near future." | "Both Jonah and his wife Fiona have been a pleasure to deal with and we look forward to having them as guests of the Titans at an NRL game in the near future." |
| The Titans have already signed up Wallaby union international Mat Rogers for the 2008 season. | The Titans have already signed up Wallaby union international Mat Rogers for the 2008 season. |
| Lomu made his comeback in 2005 after his debilitating kidney illness, but any hopes of regaining a place in the All Blacks squad ended when he failed to win a contract with any of New Zealand's five teams for the 2007 Super 14 season. | Lomu made his comeback in 2005 after his debilitating kidney illness, but any hopes of regaining a place in the All Blacks squad ended when he failed to win a contract with any of New Zealand's five teams for the 2007 Super 14 season. |