Warriors legend Shaun Johnson will be swapping boots and ball for the bat and ball as he has announced he will be joining Team Cricket in next year’s Black Clash.
Earlier this year the Warriors and Kiwi’s decided to hang up the boots at the end of the 2024 NRL season and finished on a high with a win over Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Championship.
Johnson has confirmed he would join Team Cricket as their wildcard player at this year’s T20 Black Clash at Hagley Oval on January 18.
The former half admitted he never really played cricket growing up and that it would be a fish out of water moment for him.
“A few years ago we did a promo with the Black Caps and I had to face Tim Southee in the nets. Padding up I have never been so scared in my life. It was terrifying. But this time I’m on the cricketers’ side so surely the rugby boys won’t be slinging them down like that?” he said.
Team Cricket captain Dan Vettori said he was delighted to have Johnson in his line-up.
“One of the great things about the Black Clash is that you get to rub shoulders with some truly amazing athletes,” Vettori said.
“Shaun was an absolute freak on the rugby league field, without doubt one of the most athletic and skilful players to grace a footy field.
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