The former Warrior's answered an SOS call from New Zealand coach Stacey Jones, after Dally M halfback Jahrome Hughes was ruled out of the tournament with a neck injury.
Former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe says Johnson's presence will be tremendous for the Kiwis.
It'll be Johnson's first test in five years.
He's been managing an achilles injury throughout the NRL season.
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