Will Poching delays reunion with dad to follow in his footsteps in dream cup tie WILL Poching is ready to follow in his father’s footsteps by starring at Headingley – postponing his return to New Zealand to live the dream.
Poching, born in Australia but with a thick West Yorkshire accent, said: “After I was made redundant, I was planning to return to New Zealand and play for my dad’s team in Auckland, Marist Saints, where my uncle is head coach.
The 28-year-old, who has racked up the miles to attend training and games, added: “To draw a Super League team is pretty crazy – I’ve never played a Championship or League One team in the cup.
The son of Rhinos favourite Willie will go from fan to player today after the Challenge Cup third round draw produced the Southern Conference League side’s ultimate tie.
And he would have loved for two of the Rhinos’ youngsters to take the field so he could get a sentimental photo – Jack Sinfield and Joe Diskin, sons of his father’s team-mates Kevin and Matt.
