Ardie Savea re-signs with NZR on four-year deal

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has signed a four-year deal with New Zealand Rugby which will keep him in Aotearoa through to the end of the 2025 season.

Savea who captained the All Blacks for the first time in 2021 and produced consistently compelling performances throughout the Test season, has also extended his contract with the Hurricanes.

The 28-year-old said he was grateful to extend his contract with club and country and have certainty for himself and his family for the next four years.

As part of his new contract, Savea will have the option of playing his rugby overseas for a period of six months during the 2024 season.

Savea has recommitted to the Hurricanes until 2023. He made his Super Rugby debut for the club in 2013 and has gone on to play 108 matches, captaining the side in 2021.

[Source: TVNZ]