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Sam Whitelock re-signs with New Zealand Rugby

May 1, 2019

The veteran lock will head to Japan for a season, before returning to the All Blacks. (Source: Other)

Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock’s re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2023.

But the new four-year deal will see Whitelock take a break from Super Rugby in 2020 for a short-term contract with Japanese club Panasonic.

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However, the stint in Japan won’t affect his All Blacks eligibility for that season.

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