All Blacks star Ardie Savea has confirmed he will remain with the Hurricanes until at least te end of the 2023 season and NZ Rugby through the 2025.
The dynamic loose forward had a stellar 2021 season that saw him elevated to All Blacks captain for the Rugby Championship, proving one of the shining lights during a stuttering campaign.
Savea has played 108 games for his Super Rugby franchise, captaining the Hurricanes in 2021 and says he is grateful to have the next two years of his career mapped out.
"Our family is settled and happy in New Zealand and there are things I want to challenge and pursue with New Zealand Rugby, the All Blacks and the 'Canes, both on and off the field," Savea says.
"Right now, I'm looking forward to really getting away from rugby and getting mentally refreshed to come back and be better in the 2022 season."
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland says he is thrilled to have Savea back on board as the Hurricanes prepare for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific season.
"It's great to get Ardie re-signed," Holland says.
"He is a quality man, a key member of our team and a hell of a player so it's awesome to have him recommit to the club."
"He has a wealth of experience, a calming influence as a leader and a competitive presence on the field which most certainly brings out the best in others."
Savea had been linked to a potential switch to Moana Pasifika beyond next season, but Hurricanes fans can expect to see one of their favourites continue to thrill at Sky Stadium for at least two more years.
