Wigan Warriors welcome cult hero Feka Paleaaesina as Guest of Honour for Hull FC clash

The 43-year-old, who arrived at Wigan ahead of the 2006 season from New Zealand Warriors, will return to the Brick Community Stadium on Saturday night when two of his former clubs go head-to-head under the lights.

"Saturday night will be special,” said Paleaaesina. “I was surrounded by great people at both clubs, where I made memories that will stay with me forever.

"I'm looking forward to being back in Wigan as a guest, and an exciting 80 minutes that will follow.”

Paleaaesina scored 21 tries in 145 appearances for the Warriors, ending his time with the club in fairytale fashion, lifting the Super League trophy as Michael Maguire’s side beat St Helens in the Grand Final at Old Trafford in 2010.

The former New Zealand international went on to enjoy two seasons with Salford before having a stint in the French domestic competition with Limoux Grizzlies.

Paleaaesina returned to Super League with Hull FC ahead of the 2014 campaign, making 49 appearances for the Black and Whites across three seasons. He spent the last year of his playing career with Doncaster in 2017 before hanging up his boots.

The former powerhouse prop was a key member of Hull’s backroom staff until leaving the club to take up a new role away from rugby league in 2023. His son, Caleb, is currently in Hull’s academy side.

And on Saturday night, Paleaaesina will return to the Brick Community Stadium as two of his beloved former clubs do battle.

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