He may be 42-years-old, but Blues legend Carlos Spencer says he still backs himself to produce highlight plays for his old Super Rugby club when he takes the field for them this weekend.
Spencer was announced as the Auckland franchise's wild card player for this year's Brisbane Global Rugby Tens tournament after going 13 years without donning the Blues jersey.
In his nine seasons at the club, Spencer developed a reputation for flair with highlight passes and tactical kicking becoming a big part of his style before he departed to join UK club Northampton in 2005.
The 35-Test All Black says he still has those skills under his belt.
"I still do a lot of work with the boys when I do my coaching," Spencer said.
When asked if he was looking to whip out things like banana kicks during the tournament this weekend, Spencer replied with a classic response.
"When do I ever kept it simple, mate?!"
The Blues play the Reds, Rebels and Wild Knights in Pool A for the competition, with their first match kicking off at approximately 5:40pm this Friday against the Reds.
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