Jordie Barrett signs new deal with New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes until 2025

Jordie Barrett has recommitted his future with New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes by signing a new contract until 2025.

Barrett made his provincial rugby with Canterbury in 2016 but switched to Taranaki in 2017 featuring 167 times for them.

In 2016, after just one season of domestic rugby, Barrett toured as an apprentice with the All Blacks to the Northern Hemisphere. The following year saw Barrett burst onto the Super Rugby scene, playing 17 games and scoring 135?points?in his debut season before being selected for the All Blacks.

“It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to live and play rugby in New Zealand. That is a dream I’ve had since I was a young kid,” said Barrett.

“I feel as though the Hurricanes franchise is in a really good place at the moment and I feel like the All Blacks are building towards something special.”

He made his All Blacks debut in 2017 and has been capped 45 times featuring five games in the 2019 World Cup.

“I’m delighted with Jordie’s re-signing," said head coach Ian Foster.

“He’s become a massive part of our long-term plan. His commitment to New Zealand through till 2025 is fantastic news.”