JONAH Lomu is back in Wales all set for Saturday's big game against New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.

The last time he faced Wales was at Wembley six years ago, and even that left an indelible impression on the giant All Black wing.

Though Lomu was scoreless in the 20-20 thriller against France on Saturday night, he grabbed two more tries in the previous match against England.

And Wales' coach Steve Hansen paid tribute to Lomu this morning.

"He's a freak and close to the line not many people can stop him," said Hansen.

"He's gifted in what he's got. He's big and colourful and he can change the game.

"Near the line he's unstoppable and we have just got to keep the ball away from him.

"But if you make the mistake of looking after one man, then there are other talented players there as well.

"Tana Umaga is one of the best players in the world, and they've got talented players across the board.

"Umaga is one of the first players I'd pick, and there's Andrew Mehrtens, too."

On his arrival in Cardiff, Lomu himself said: "It's an awesome stadium in Cardiff, though the guys had never experienced anything like the Stade de France with the screaming and yelling,"

Lomu is also at the centre of a 'bag snatching' row during the France game and the Kiwis have asked the match citing comissioner to look at the incident when French flanker Olivier Magne is alleged to have grabbed Lomu.

They have also asked for an investigation into Marty Holah being grabbed around the head by Fabien Pelous.

Lomu is still making light of the incident. "It took me by surprise, but it's a physical contact sport," he said. "I'm a firm believer if something has happened it is left there once you walk off."

Lomu, who said he knew nothing about rumours linking him to Bristol, paid tribute to the retiring Scott Quinnell.

"He's a big man and a great loss. I'm sure he hasn't made his decision lightly," said Lomu.

Coaching co-ordinator Robbie Deans says the All Blacks are expecting surprises from Wales' New Zealand coach Steve Hansen and Australian skills coach Scott Johnson.

"They are lateral thinkers and I'm sure they'll have surprises up their sleeves. They're prepared to take a risk which is stimulating," said Deans.

"They've clearly got a plan and they're making progress. They'll be looking forward to us to see where they're at.

"We've got no hang-ups about Wales. You've got to live for the moment. Teams never stand still, you always grow."

The All Blacks are likely to give more debut caps against Wales - untried trio of centre Regan King, prop Tony Woodcock and flanker Daniel Braid.