Aug 21st, 2018

Aug 21st, 2018

Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga has expressed his aspirations of playing for the All Blacks should he return to the code in which he made a name for himself.

Ponga rose to prominence in the rugby world when videos of the young full-back playing for Churchie went viral on YouTube.

Years later Ponga finds himself one of rugby league’s most exiting prospects after a stellar season with the Knights catapulted him into the NRL spotlight.

However, amid the hype the 20-year-old still expressed a boyhood desire to don the famous jersey he looked up to growing up.

(TVNZ)

“Obviously that would be a huge goal, if I was to come back to union,” Ponga told tvnz.co.nz.

“I think it’s the pinnacle. They are the best sporting organisation in the world, the stats have showed that.

“The way they hold themselves and their values and it’s just the little things they do that make them that step above everyone else.

“To put that jersey would be pretty special.”

Ponga's got the moves

However any talk of code switch is premature with the humble youngster affirming his commitment to the Newcastle Knights.

“I’ve got three years with my contract with the Knights and I’ve got some things I want to achieve in that time.

“I’m not too sure what my future is going to hold and whether I’m going to stay in league or change codes, but if I was to go back to union, I would want to strive for the black jumper.

“I don’t know what Is going to happen at the end of that, but playing at the pinnacle is the goal.

“I’ve always wanted to be the best of somewhere there abouts, so we will have to wait and see.”