Read available for Mitre 10 comp

Christchurch: After returning to Christchurch, former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has revealed there is potential for him to take part in a domestic competition – just not Super Rugby.

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen Read’s new life in Japan with Toyota Verblitz put on hold but he’s still keen to stay match fit.

To that end, Read said he would be interested in playing this year’s Mitre 10 Cup, which is due to kick off in September.

“I would (be interested),” the 34-year-old told Sky.

“It’s a possibility. There needs to be a few things to happen.”

With travel coming to a standstill during the pandemic, international Tests have been put on the backburner. But Read believes that could still be a positive here in New Zealand.

TVNZ.