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    Kiwis coach Stacey Jones has explained why Peta Hiku has been recalled to the test arena for this month's Pacific Championships against Australia and Tonga

    Kiwis coach Stacey Jones has explained why Peta Hiku has been recalled to the test arena for this month's Pacific Championships against Australia and Tonga

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Stacey Jones
    Stacey Jones
    The former Warrior last ran out for New Zealand in 2022 and has been playing for the Hull Kingston Rovers in the UK's Super League.

    Hull are in the grand final against Wigan, who have another former Warrior - Thomas Leuluai - on their coaching team.

    Jones says Leuluai pushed him to consider Hiku.



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