Warriors star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak might be donning crimson as an alternative of a black through the upcoming Pacific Championships, with the winger contemplating an allegiance swap.
Watene-Zelezniak, who was top-of-the-line wingers within the NRL this season for the resurgent Warriors, has represented New Zealand on 13 events on the worldwide stage, however is now weighing up a change to play for the Tonga nationwide rugby league group.
The 28-year-old is eligible for Tonga by means of his grandmother.
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There can also be an opportunity that Watene-Zelezniak takes no half within the Pacific Championships in any respect, with the flyer an opportunity of electing for minor surgical procedure as a way to be prepared for Warriors pre-season coaching.
NZ Rugby League chief govt Greg Peters stated that Watene-Zelezniak is not going to be representing the Kiwis within the inaugural event beginning on October 14, and says the winger’s need to signify Tonga is a call that has been welcomed.
“He’s a wonderful bloke,” Peters stated.
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“That’s one of the wonderful things about rugby league. Players will make their decisions, factoring in their family links, culture and things they should be considering.
“Dallin is at that stage where he wants to pursue that, and we respect that.”
The Pacific Championships kick off in Townsville on Saturday, October 14 when Australia tackle Samoa at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
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