The funeral for legendary Blues winger Joeli Vidiri will take place at 11am this Friday at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe.

The 49-year-old passed away last month in the United States and his New Zealand-based family and friends have worked to bring him home for a fitting farewell.

Guests are encouraged to wear masks while vaccine passes will be required to attend the funeral and those in attendance will need to sit in bubbles as per COVID regulations.

Joeli’s family would like guests to wear colours of the teams that he represented. The funeral will be livestreamed for those unable to attend, the link will be available our Facebook page, Friday morning.

A wake will follow at Pukekohe Rugby Club – 47 Reynolds Road in Pukekohe – following the service and will follow COVID protocols.