LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Warriors website is buzzing with excitement as they report on the potential fairytale comeback of Shaun Johnson and Stacey Jones.
Former Kiwis coach Brian McClennan is drawing parallels between Johnson's return from retirement and Jones' legendary comeback in the 2005 historic triumph.
Jones, who is set to debut as the New Zealand coach in Sunday's Test against Australia, was lured out of international retirement by McClennan back in 2005 after injuries sidelined Benji Marshall and Thomas Leuluai.
Despite playing his last NRL match just seven weeks prior, Jones answered the call to lead the Kiwis to a surprising victory over Australia in the Tri-Nations final.
It was a moment of pure sporting magic, reminiscent of Jones' iconic winning try against Manly.
Now, history may be on the brink of repeating itself as Jones has persuaded Johnson to postpone his retirement and join the team for the Pacific Championships against Australia and Tonga.
With injuries plaguing star halves Jahrome Hughes and Dylan Brown, Johnson's return could be just the spark the team needs for a triumphant victory.
It's a story straight out of a Rugby League playbook, with McClennan once again orchestrating a potential sporting fairytale.
As fans eagerly await Sunday's showdown in Christchurch, the stage is set for a thrilling battle of wills on the field.
Here's hoping that Johnson and Jones can channel the same fighting spirit that propelled the Kiwis to glory in 2005, creating another moment to be etched in Rugby League history.