Richard Kahui, a Mr Fix-it for the Tri Nations cause, has shunned the prospect of playing on the wing for the All Blacks long-term.

Kahui played four tests on the wing for the All Blacks this year compared with just two at his favoured position of centre.

But going forward Kahui said he doesn't want to continue playing out wide or be known as a utility player.

"I certainly don't think it's part of my long-term future,"said Kahui.

"I'm probably the slowest winger in world rugby!

"At this stage is seems to be what's working for us (All Blacks) and with Ma'a (Nonu) and Conrad (Smith) playing so well it would be tough to break them up."

That Kahui has cemented himself in the All Blacks No 14 jersey has surprised him, especially with Anthony Tuitavake and Rudi Wulf consigned to the sidelines because of him.

"If anyone would have said to me I was going to be an All Black wing I probably would have laughed at them," Kahui said.

"Obviously I've played in the midfield most of my career but there hasn't been an opportunity for me there.

"To be given that opportunity somewhere else, which happens to be on the wing, has been awesome for me.

"It's good to see that the coaches see some sort of ability in me and it's good to get out there and try to apply the trade and be an All Black."

Kahui says there's no chance of him telling Chiefs coach Ian Foster that he wants to play Super 14 rugby on the wing next season.

"Fozzie and I will have a bit of a discussion about playing there and I think it will end with me not playing on the wing," he joked.

"I've never had any issue playing on the wing.

"Obviously my preference is the midfield and that's where I want to make a name for myself.

"If I have to play on the wing or at fullback I will.

"But the key for me in the future would be to drop that utility tag and become best centre or second-five in the world."

One advantage of spending time on the wing is that Kahui believes it's given him a better understanding of backline play, which will stand him in good stead for the future.

"I don't know if it's this level of coaching or just getting out on the wing but I've started to notice things more and appreciate what the view is like out there," he said.

"Like what you see and what information can be given.

"It's been a really good learning experience to be out there.

"With my introduction to test rugby it's made things maybe a little bit easier for me out on the wing than if I was in the midfield.

"In the midfield you're always in the thick of things, whereas on the wing sometimes you pull back a bit.

"The experience of these last five or six games will make me a better player in the next year or two."

Kahui last night had his first game for Waikato since 2006, playing centre.

After a settling in period his combination with young second-five Jackson Willison inspired the Mooloo Men to make a second half comeback.

Kahui said the team were looking different propositions to the beginning of the season when they lost the first four games.

"The start of the season was pretty tough for the boys," he said.

"But they did a bit of soul-searching and did what they needed to do to close out games.

"Against Taranaki we saw a lot of guts out there and determination.

"The younger boys got thrown in the deep end at the start of the year and over the last nine weeks I've seen them grow."