Former Warriors star and TV personality Manu Vatuvei will take on a mentorship role within the team after completing his prison term.

Vatuvei was sentenced to three years and seven months imprisonment for importing methamphetamine in 2022.

After today's Parole Board hearing, Vatuvei is expected to be released at the end of the month.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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