Part of Haig 's reason for the switch was the opportunity to tour Great Britain and Haig was selected for the Kiwis 1947 -- 48 tour of his place of birth .
He made his debut for the New Zealand Kiwis that same year .
Part of Haig 's reason for the switch was the opportunity to tour Great Britain and Haig was selected for the New Zealand Kiwis 1947 -- 48 tour of his place of birth .
He made his debut for the New Zealand Kiwis that same year .