Raiders set to name 41yo Nagas for nines

Canberra have confirmed that 41-year-old former premiership player Ken Nagas will be named in the Raiders’ Auckland Nines squad for the end of month tournament.

The Raiders said Nagas is training with the side, the club making application to the NRL for him to participate in the tournament.

That application has yet to be approved.

With other 40-somethings Brad Fittler and Steve Menzies turning out at last year’s inaugural nines tournament, Nagas said he was looking forward to pulling on the green jumper again.

“I’m really excited about being back in training and hopefully I’ll get the opportunity to play for the Raiders again,” Nagas said.

“I’ve been working really hard on my fitness for the nines and hopefully I can add something to our young squad.”

Nagas was part of the Raiders’ premiership winning team in 1994, scoring two tries in the grand final win over Canterbury.

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