Stacey Jones to play for Kiwis

Halfback Stacey Jones has agreed to come out of retirement to play two Tests for New Zealand 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 in round 25 ahead of leaving for France, where he is to join English Super League club Les Catalans.