League: Jones to come out of retirement for Kiwis

Stacey Jones isn't content to merely watch next month's trans-Tasman league battles from the stands. Herald picture / Brett Phibbs

Stacey Jones has agreed to come out of retirement to play two tests for the Kiwis in the Tri-Nations rugby league series.

The New Zealand Rugby League today announced Jones had made himself available for two tests against Australia next month.

Jones, 29, retired from international league last year after playing 34 tests for the Kiwis.

He played his last National Rugby League match for the New Zealand Warriors last month ahead of leaving for France where he is to join Treiziste Catalane, who make their debut next season in the English Super League.

- NZPA