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    Shaun Johnson admits he couldn't say no when Kiwis coach Stacey Jones asked if he'd come out of retirement for the Pacific League Championships

    Shaun Johnson admits he couldn't say no when Kiwis coach Stacey Jones asked if he'd come out of retirement for the Pacific League Championships

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Stacey Jones
    Stacey Jones
    The halfback has been called up for tests against Australia and Tonga following the injury withdrawal of Dally M medal winner Jahrome Hughes.

    Speaking on his Play on Podcast, Johnson says he's eager to do what he can for Jones in what's his first assignment in the top job.



    ZB Sport believes the players Johnson's referring to there are James Fisher-Harris and Joseph Tapine .

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     11 Oct: Former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe claims the bond between current gaffer Stacey Jones and Shaun Johnson is the reason for the latter's return to international rugby league in an injury crisis
     10 Oct: The Kiwi rugby league team is scrambling for a replacement for injured halfback Jahrome Hughes ahead of the looming Pacific Championships
     10 Oct: Brisbane Broncos winger Corey Oates has retired from rugby league aged just 29...opting to bow out ahead of Michael Maguire joining the club as coach
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