Lance Hohaia - International Career

International Career

Hohaia made his international debut for the Kiwis in 2002.

In 2007 he was selected for the Kiwis ill-fated tour of Great Britain. This was the first time in two years that he had been selected for the Kiwis.

In August 2008, Hohaia was named in the New Zealand training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and in October 2008, he was named in the final 24-man Kiwi squad. He played at fullback in every one of New Zealand's matches, including their victory in the final.

In 2009 Hohaia was named at fullback in the mid season ANZAC Test against the Kangaroos. He also was selected for the Kiwis 24 man squad for the Four Nations tournament in Europe. He was selected to play fullback against both Tonga and Australia and won the man of the match award in the test vs Australia. In the Four Nations tournament, he appeared at fullback during most of the games and was one of the Kiwis' best players in the tournament. His efforts earnt him a try against Australia and a double against France; one of which was a one hundred metre dash.

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