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After helping East Coast to their first Heartland win in eight years, the 103-test All Black returns for their long away trip to play West Coast in Greymouth.
He's got 103 All Black caps, but Ma'a Nonu insists he was 'blessed to play for East Coast' and 'inspired' by Heartland Championship players everywhere.
Hosea Gear says his former All Blacks team-mate "is keen" to get back on the horse with East Coast after helping them end their 54-match losing streak.
Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu has marked his surprise return to New Zealand rugby in winning, and drought-breaking, fashion.
Ngāti Porou East Coast's big move paid off but it was the local heroes who got the job done.