The 39-year-old former All Blacks midfield back has been named on East Coast's bench for tomorrow's match against Buller in Ruatōria.
East Coast are coached by 14-test All Black Hosea Gear, who is also poised to make his debut for the province off the bench.
Gear hasn't played a competitive match since 2018.
Their old Hurricanes teammate Faifili Levave has also been named amongst the East Coast reserves.
