Former All Blacks and Magpies wing Zac Guildford is set for yet another rugby reinvention after being named in the Waikato sevens team for this weekend's northern regional tournament in Cambridge.
He's been coached by former All Black and sevens star Roger Randle, himself formerly of Hawke's Bay.
In earlier reports, Randle said Guildford brought much experience to the team. "The level that he's played the game at - it's helping our young guys and the other guys that have come from clubs," Randle said.
"He demands high standards and he's come in and been very humble by getting in and doing all the work."
Guildford, 27, has battled issues with alcohol in a career which featured 10 All Blacks tests between 2009 and 2012.