Kiwis keep two prized assets
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The New Zealand Rugby Union retained two more of their prized assets and rising stars on extended contracts.
In what is a major announcement, 23-year-old Brodie Retallick and 24-year-old Julian Savea, who made their Test debuts alongside each other in 2012, are the first players to re-sign with NZRU and their respective Super Rugby clubs through to the end of the 2019 season.
NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew hailed the signings as a coup for the team, who face a major talent drain after this year's World Cup as at least 10 players take up big-money offers from overseas clubs.
"It's n…
In what is a major announcement, 23-year-old Brodie Retallick and 24-year-old Julian Savea, who made their Test debuts alongside each other in 2012, are the first players to re-sign with NZRU and their respective Super Rugby clubs through to the end of the 2019 season.
NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew hailed the signings as a coup for the team, who face a major talent drain after this year's World Cup as at least 10 players take up big-money offers from overseas clubs.
"It's n…
