Brian McClennan says "we will find him today" after father Mike, 75, goes missing for a second night.

The Mornington Island Raiders love their footy, but the remote community team are paying exorbitant costs in flights, fuel and accommodation just to attend their matches.

Kiwis debutant to honour his late father's memory when he takes the field at the World Cup Nines.

The inaugural World Cup Nines kicks off on Friday night at Bankwest Stadium with 12 nations in action.

Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita is delighted to see Shane Flanagan back in coaching - even if it is with rivals St George Illawarra.

Veteran forward Adam Blair has been added to the New Zealand squad for the World Nines, which starts in Sydney on Friday.