{"id":351329,"date":"2023-12-03T23:16:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T00:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=351329"},"modified":"2023-12-04T02:05:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T02:05:01","slug":"all-blacks-headache-solved-with-mega-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=351329","title":{"rendered":"All Blacks headache solved with mega contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

New All Blacks<\/a> coach Scott Robertson has got his man with superstar playmaker \ufeffBeauden Barrett committing to New Zealand until the 2027 Rugby World Cup.<\/a><\/p>\n

There were concerns the All Blacks would be light on for options in the crucial No.10 \ufeffjersey when Barrett – who played fullback this year – and incumbent Richie Mo'unga announced they were taking up deals in Japan.<\/p>\n

But while Mo'unga – who has signed with Toshiba Brave Lupus on a three-year deal – will be unavailable \ufefffor Test selection, Barrett can be picked under NZ Rugby rules when he returns from Toyota Verblitz next year.<\/p>\n

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\"Beauden<\/p>\n

That leaves Robertson with a choice of Barrett, 32, or Damian McKenzie to run his team as the All Blacks start a new era under the champion Crusaders coach.<\/p>\n

"Beauden brings an enormous amount of class to the table," Robertson said.<\/p>\n

"He is the second most capped All Blacks back in history for a reason and to have his knowledge and experience in our game is a reflection of his loyalty."<\/p>\n

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Barrett, a two-time world player of the year who has 123 Test caps, will return to the Blues for Super Rugby in the 2024-27 seasons.<\/p>\n

"It's a huge privilege to put on the black jersey and one I will never take for granted," Barrett said.<\/p>\n

"I'm still really passionate about playing alongside my brothers Scott and Jordie for Coastal, Taranaki or the All Blacks so looking forward to adding value where I can on my return from Japan."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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