Beauden-Barrett extends the term through 2027

Aurélie Sacchelli, Media365 Posted on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 3:58 p.m.

New Zealand international player Beauden Barrett has extended his contract with his federation until 2027, that is, until the next World Cup finals. He will also remain with the Auckland Blues until then.

Beauden Barrett will be 36 at the next World Cup in Australia, but he intends to be there. In fact, New Zealand’s opener (or full-back) has signed a four-year contract extension with his union, which will allow him to play in a fourth World Cup, barring injury or poor form of course. Meanwhile, the New Plymouth native has also signed until 2027 with the Auckland Blues, a Super Rugby team whose shirt he has worn since 2020. But in 2024, he will play in Japan, at Toyota Verblitz (while in Japan). could be optioned to the Blacks) and will return to the Blues in 2025. It is a great honor to wear the black jersey and I will never take it for granted. I’m still very passionate about playing alongside my brothers Scott and Jordie for Coastal, Taranaki (his New Zealand Provincial Championship team, editor’s note) or the All Blacks, so I’m looking forward to adding value where I can when I get back from Japan. “I am also grateful for the continued support from Taranaki, the Blues and the New Zealand Rugby Union,” Beauden-Barrett said in a statement.

Beauden Barrett scored in the World Cup final

“Boden is not only an exceptional player but also an outstanding leader on and off the field. His return is testament to the strength and attractiveness of our rugby environment. “It is great to see him back next year and be eligible to continue his career with the All Blacks while also joining the Blues the following year, bringing Contributes to the continued success of rugby in New Zealand.” In total, Beauden Barrett has made 123 caps for the All Blacks since his debut in 2012, scoring 734 points, including 43 tries. He was crowned world champion in 2015, and was satisfied with the bronze medal in 2019 and the silver medal in the World Cup in France this fall, where he played all the matches as a starter, except for the match against Namibia, and scored an attempt in the final.