War hero Willie Apiata has got his call-up to battle this Anzac Day.
Apiata, VC, will share a last supper with the national rugby league team before they take to the field for Friday's Anzac test in Canberra.
New Zealand's only living Victoria Cross holder will be honoured at a pre-match ceremony alongside five Australian soldiers who hold the George Cross or the Victoria Cross.
But before that Apiata will join the Kiwis for their meal on Thursday night - a pre-match ritual that is usually closed to everyone but players and management.
Said assistant coach Tony Iro: "Willie Apiata will be a guest of the team at the final dinner."
