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JOHNNY Lewis, one of the most respected figures in the history of Australian sport, believes NSW forward Boyd Cordner is a future champion and NSW captain.
If anyone has the right to an opinion, it's Lewis.
A Hall of Fame boxing trainer, who has worked with six world champions including Jeff Fenech and Kostya Tszyu, Lewis has also trained some of rugby league's greatest names during the peak of their careers. Among them are Laurie Daley, Mal Meninga, Ricky Stuart, Bradley Clyde and Glenn Lazarus.
NSW's Boyd Cordner. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia
Invited by Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson to conduct regular boxing sessions over the past two seasons, Lewis has taken a shine to the work ethic and attitude of Cordner, who has won an NRL premiership and World Cup at the tender age of 22.
"He's what they're looking for in the future,'' Lewis said. "As long as he keeps on improving I think he'll be a real genuine superstar in the making.
"I see another Bradley Clyde in Boyd. They don't talk about Brad in the right vein. He was an unbelievable backrower and I think Boyd has got a lot of qualities that Bradley had.
Veteran boxing trainer Johnny Lewis. Source: Supplied
"They're very similar people. Boyd's work rate is right up there. Like Bradley he likes the ball in his hands and like Bradley he loves to do four tackles in a set of six.''
Cordner returns to the Blues squad for Wednesday night's Origin III after being unavailable because of ankle surgery in round 10.
The hard-running edge backrower will be a valuable addition to a Blues side without suspended Anthony Watmough.
And it's Cordner's professionalism and sacrifice while having intensive rehabilitation and physiotherapy that makes Lewis believe the young Blues star is destined for greatness.
"He's a very young kid, but he's very professional,'' Lewis said. "That's why he's part of this team today.
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"He works hard on his injuries, he makes the sacrifices and he prepares his body really well. Plus, he's got a lot of skill.
"It's hard to believe he's 22. He's in the right hands to achieve that (NSW captaincy).
"He's at the forefront of what's coming through. He's a big part of it.''
Cordner appreciates the confidence in his ability of Lewis and other good judges.
"It's a bit humbling to be mentioned like that, but I'm not looking too far into the future and worrying about doing my job now, which is probably the most important thing,'' he said.
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Cordner and NSW teammates Daniel Tupou, Aaron Woods, Trent Hodkinson and Josh Reynolds represent the Blues' generation next.
And Cordner said the platform laid by Origin veterans Paul Gallen, Greg Bird, Luke Lewis, Anthony Watmough and Jarryd Hayne has provided the Blues with an opportunity to achieve the long-term success Queensland have had.
"They've set a good foundation, winning the first two games, and there wouldn't be anything better than watching Gal raise the shield after another win,'' Cordner said.
"They've been great role models. They are players that everyone looks up to."
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