LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Chanel Harris-Tavita, the 23-year-old rugby league player, was in awe of the moment, smiling and shaking his head in wonderment as he tried to take it all in.
This was a stark contrast to the atmosphere a year ago, when the New Zealand Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 26-27 golden point loss to the Gold Coast Titans.
The post-game atmosphere was described as funereal, with Harris-Tavita announcing his decision to step aside from the NRL.
Fast forward to the present, and Harris-Tavita was clearly enjoying the moment, ready to embrace his return to the sport.
The then and now experience was not lost on him, as he savored the opportunity to be back on the field.
The Warriors website, warriors.kiwi, reported on Harris-Tavita's triumphant return, capturing the emotions and excitement of the moment.