Savea staying with the Hurricanes

Following the recent discovery of a clause that allowed him to leave the Hurricanes mid-way through his four-year New Zealand Rugby deal if he wished, All Black wing Julian Savea has decided to stay with the Super Rugby franchise regardless.

"I've decided to stay with the Hurricanes," he commented.

"With everything that's been going on over the past year I know in my heart that's the best place to get my rugby back. 

"Whatever I need to do to get my spot back I will and I'm excited by that challenge. 

"I weighed up everything. I know in my heart this is home. There's family and we're just about to have a kid. Regardless if I did decide to go anywhere I still needed to perform well."

It is also reported that Savea has now specifically requested to play on the ring wing for his provincial side to prove his versatility, display his step and fend and return to the side where he started his career.