Nervous week ahead for Rokocoko

Joe Rokocoko is still thinking big, despite Auckland's 17-13 loss to the Lions in last night's mid-week tour match.

The former All Black flyer is determined to make more than just a comeback to the national team.

He lost his left wing spot to cousin Sitiveni Sivivatu earlier this year but he still has a vision to be considered a great of the national game.

Rokocoko says he would like to copy what Tana Umaga did when he was dropped - do the work and come back as one of the best ever.

He is concentrating on lifting his workrate after a recent chat with All Blacks back coach Wayne Smith.

The All Blacks' tri-nations team is due to be named on Sunday and Rokocoko is realistic about his prospects.

He says whatever happens, he cannot satisfy everyone. He says his switch to the right wing has been a ploy to enhance his skill set.

- NEWSTALK ZB