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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.