Hoffman will play for Kiwis

[Foordy]

FOUR Nations and World Cup champions New Zealand's backline stocks will be boosted even further in 2011 with confirmation that Broncos fullback Josh Hoffman wants to play for the Kiwis.

Hoffman, the 2010 Paul Morgan Medal winner as the Broncos' best and fairest player, has yet to discuss his intentions with the New Zealand Rugby League.

But it will only take one phone call from the NZRL or Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney to make it official.

``I feel my passion is with the Kiwis, as it is with my dad (Shane),'' Hoffman said yesterday. ``Dad is Maori and we have that connection. That's why we're really close.

``I haven't said anything (to the NZRL), but if or when I get the phone call I will be letting them know.''

Hoffman made the Broncos fullback position his own this year following Karmichael Hunt's defection to AFL, but the 22-year-old also can play wing and centre.

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If he keeps up his form from 2010, he is a very good chance of playing for the Kiwis next year IMO.

 

[ningnangnong]

If he keeps up his form from last season, he should be a certainty for the Kiwis.

I was very impressed with his performances, shows such enthusiasm.

 

[Flutterby]

I was surprised he didn't get a run for the kiwis this year.

 

[Hatchy]

I can see him getting his first international call up next season. Good luck to him

 

[Big Pete]

Not only enthusiasm but the accountability all good fullbacks need.

For the Kiwis sake I hope he dispatches Hohaia, from there it will be between him and Locke.

 

[Kimlo]

AWESOME! That's one awesome player we won't lose 3 games(or more) a year every year :D

 

[lyn]

If he can start the year the way he was playing this year then I can see him getting a call up for the first test. The fact that Hohaia is somewhat a liability at the back but still an amazing utility helps him a lot.