All Blacks and Blues star Caleb Clarke has recommitted to NZ Rugby for another two years, until the end of 2024.
Currently in camp with the national side for the three-test series against Ireland, Clarke, 23, debuted for New Zealand in 2020, playing four tests, before switching his attentions to sevens, where he missed selection for the Tokyo Olympics.
At Super Rugby, he has played 37 games for the Blues, returning to his best form his season, before missing the playoffs with a hamstring strain.
"Caleb possesses qualities that are so exciting in the modern young player," said Blues coach Leon MacDonald. "He is a superb athlete, a trained sprinter who possesses speed and power, and outstanding ball skills.
"Best of all, he is an outstanding young man, dedicated athlete and a good person."
Father Eroni Clarke was a foundation player in the Blues franchise, playing 24 tests for the All Blacks.
"I would not want to be anywhere else than the Blues," said Clarke Jr. "We have a fantastic environment and the boys work so hard together and have a lot of fun at the same time."
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