Warriors legend Ruben Wiki to come out of retirement for Auckland Nines
KIWI legend Ruben Wiki will pull on the boots to play with the Warriors in next month’s Auckland Nines competition.
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KIWI legend Ruben Wiki will pull on the boots to play with the Warriors in next month’s Auckland Nines competition.
Wiki, who will be 44 by the start of the tournament, played 87 games for the club between 2005 and 2008 after a long stint with Canberra.
“I might have dropped the hint in the past that I’d like to have a go, especially when guys like Brad Fittler and Steve Menzies were picked,” Wiki told the Warriors’ website.
“It was a huge buzz when Mooks (Kearney) asked me.
“I’ve got some work to do getting ready for contact again but I’m looking forward to it. While I’m a bit nervous about it, the thought of pulling on a Vodafone Warriors jersey again is cool. I’m so honoured and excited.
“I’ve never played on Eden Park either so now I have the chance to run out there in front of my family and thousands of fans. That’s unreal.”
Originally published as Warriors legend Ruben Wiki to come out of retirement for Auckland Nines
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