He is already deemed royalty by Hull FC’s adoring fans.
But ‘King’ Carlos Tuimamave would love to earn the same legendary status as a returning trio of regal Kiwi stars. The classy New Zealander centre, who is nearing 150 games for the Black and Whites, will feature against Toulouse in Betfred Super League on Saturday. And some of the club’s Kiwi heroes of yesteryear - Dane O’Hara, Gary Kemble and Fred Ah Kuoi - will present the match ball before kick-off.
They are back in the city to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hull’s famous 1982 Challenge Cup success, one of many triumphs in a golden period for the club. Prolific winger O’Hara and full-back Kemble, along with Kiwi centre James Leuluai, joined Hull in 1981-82. They immediately helped them win the Cup for the first time in 62 years plus the John Player Trophy.
