Umaga returning to rugby this weekend

Tana Umaga will make his return to rugby on Saturday in the blue and white jersey of his beloved Petone Club in the Wellington club competition.

Umaga was sidelined by a leg injury during the South African phase of the Hurricanes campaign more than a month ago.

He will be testing the leg in a club game against Old Boys University.

Umaga will start on the bench but the Petone club website says he will get plenty of game time.

Umaga could be fit and available for the Hurricanes game against the Highlanders over Easter.

- NEWSTALK ZB