Michael Maguire named as the new Kiwis rugby league coach. Photo / Photosport
New Kiwis coach Michael Maguire believes the controversial Denver league test has the potential to improve and reinvigorate players before they return to club duty.
The former South Sydney premiership-winning coach insists there are some benefits to the June 23 match at Mile High Stadium against England, despite NRL clubs
holding major concerns over their players making the hit-and-run long-haul trip to play at high altitude.
The Warriors have already ruled their Kiwi internationals out of playing the following week's match against Cronulla and are considering resting them from the June 15 match against the Cowboys, to lessen the amount of travel before the Denver test.
But Maguire insists players gain invaluable experience and confidence from being in representative teams and says the midseason test could enhance their performances once they return to club level.
"Many times during my time as an NRL coach, players have come back from international games as better players because they're playing at a higher level," said Maguire.
