Former Sydney Roosters captain Brad Fittler has indicated he will come out of retirement to play for his old club in the NRL Auckland Nines.
The 41-year-old last played in the 2004 grand final when the Roosters were defeated by the Bulldogs. But according to the Sydney Morning Herald, thePenrith and Roosters great will take the field at Eden Park on February 15 and 16.
Fittler later acknowledged on Twitter the speculation was correct.
"Pumped about given the opportunity to play again for the roosters. Demi (Fittler's 10-year-old daughter) has been keeping me fairly fit. #icebath,'' the rugby league great posted.
Pumped about given the opportunity to play again for the roosters. Demi has been keeping me fairly fit. #icebath
He won the 1991 premiership with the Panthers and led the Roosters to victory over the Warriors in the 2002 grand final.
The Roosters have been drawn in one of the toughest groups on paper - alongside the Broncos, Bulldogs and Eels.
All 16 NRL teams will compete in the two-day competition, with many top NRL players on view - as opposed to many rugby sevens tournaments where players are lesser known.
Tournament rules stipulate at least 12 of each club's top 25 salary-capped players as well as one top-five player must take part.
There is A2.25 million prizemoney on offer, with the winning club receiving A$500,000.
