Blackburn Rovers’ Nelsen commits to New Zealand

Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his availability for New Zealand for two upcoming friendlies.

The All Whites skipper will play against Honduras in Auckland on October 9 followed by a meeting with Paraguay in Wellington three days later, confirming to Radio Live that he would be in town for the matches.

I'm going to come back and play," Nelsen said.

"I have always wanted to come back. You've just got to play a bit of a political game with the club, but that's sorted and it's all good."

 
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