I last saw and spoke with the affable Davu in November at Nadi, where she was the official ambassador of the 2011 Golden Oldies World Netball Festival.
Indubitably she had lost her battle, nowhere near the trim young woman who thwarted some of the best goal shoots and goal attacks in the world.
Warne, on the other hand, has featured in countless tabloids showing off his new image.
No more "who ate the pies" for the retired "Sheik of Tweak" who has forged a dynamic relationship with Elizabeth Hurley, the former English model who once wowed the world with a revealing safety pin dress.
While the couple waltz around almost in the mould of Ken and Barbie, albeit of a bygone era, Ryder is still in the yo-yo phase of his weighty issues but definitely doing something about it after New Zealand Cricket left him to his own vices - something it should have done years ago.
In Weepu's defence, the former Hurricanes player had picked up an injury after the World Cup that kept him off the treadmill and tackle bags for about three months.
For someone who leads the haka - and I strongly believe the Maori war dance should always be the point of difference for any All Black team as a global selling point, not just for the sport but also the country economically and politically - it would be a loss to see him finish internationally somewhat prematurely.
Nevertheless, as a professional sportsman, he knows better than anyone else that he has to stay in shape between competitions and seasons.
No one begrudges him, or any other All Black for that matter, for letting himself go in celebrating the World Cup victory here last October.
Many sports people find themselves in that position. I remember Ironman athletes finishing their challenge in Taupo and quite often dying to get their hands on some greasy deep fried chicken, washed down with a pint or two of beer as celebrations went into the wee hours of the morning in expansive marquees.
But, like most dedicated people, they knew when to stop.
Singing the Blues, as it were, after people start pointing a finger at you is hardly the mindset of someone who gave any serious thought to their preparation as the deadline drew closer.
For the record, Weepu was in the same sinking boat before the World Cup but creditably acknowledged it and knuckled down to trim off the excess in the chop shop of New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens. This time he has turned down Tietjens' public offer and turned to ex-Warrior Monty Betham for help.
Blues captain Keven Mealamu showed why he is a leader when he publicly grilled him for letting the team down.
Would Mealamu have raised the issue if the Blues weren't languishing?
Some of the blame also lies with the franchises for signing players but not monitoring their warrant of fitness.
Consequently player contracts should have clauses that demand a certain level of fitness or face redundancy. Another step further is payment based on performance and time spent on the paddock - no play, no pay.
It's all good to have your mother and teammates' backing when the bathroom scales fall out of favour but are they going to say anything to the contrary?
In any employment scenario, when has the opinion of parents or mates ever mattered when the proverbial hits the fan.
Ma'a Nonu should hardly be in a position to back him.
