Hohaia to replace Roberts in number 6 jersey

Lance Hohaia will replace injured five-eighth Ben Roberts for the Kiwis in the centenary league test against Australia tonight.

Roberts pulled his hamstring during training last night and has not responded to treatment.

Kiwi manager Gordon Gibbons says Hohaia will do the job.

"He knows the moves, he's run with the forwards and the backs and Lance is obviously playing fantastic football for the Warriors, as he will tonight for the Kiwis."

Gibbons says the Sydney Cricket Ground is nearing a sellout for the test, which kicks off at 10pm.