Beauden Barrett returns to play in New Zealand (official)
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Just over a month after losing the World Cup final to South Africa (11-12), New Zealand are happy to be able to rely on Beauden Barrett for the next few years. While he will play in the J-League this season, the 2015 world champion will return to the country next year.
Barrett is with the Blacks until 2027
The New Zealand Rugby Union has announced it has reached an agreement with the 32-year-old, which will extend his contract with the All Blacks until 2027. Having departed for the Toyota Verblitz franchise this season, the eldest of the Barrett siblings will join the New Zealand rugby team. He will return to the Land of the Long White Cloud in 2024 and will play again for the Oakland Blues in 2025. “Boden is not only an exceptional player, but also a fantastic leader, both on and off the field. His return is testament to the strength and attractiveness of our rugby environment.said Mark Robinson, President of NZR. New coach, Scott Robertson, was also pleased with being able to rely on a fly-half or full-back with 123 caps to his name. “Bowden brings a lot of class. He is the second most capped backline player in the All Blacks’ history and his ability to utilize his knowledge and experience is a reflection of his loyalty. For the 2027 World Cup in Australia, the former World Player of the Year (2016, 2017) will be 36 years old.
Go back for another four years 🖤#allblacks pic.twitter.com/Ca8vhyXT9V
– All Blacks (@AllBlacks) December 3, 2023
To summarize
The New Zealand Rugby Union has announced it has reached an agreement with Beauden Barrett, who will extend his contract with the All Blacks until 2027. Having departed for the Toyota Verblitz franchise this season, the eldest of the Barrett brothers will return in 2024 in the Land of the Long White Cloud and will once again play for The Oakland Blues in 2025.
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