Will Jordan signs new deal with All Blacks and Crusaders

All Blacks outside back Will Jordan has recommitted his future with New Zealand Rugby and Crusaders after signing a new deal through to 2023.

“I’ve been pretty fortunate to have a great run in the Crusaders jersey so far, I remember coming back into the team in 2018 initially and there were so many legends around at the time. I loved being around them and growing from them as much as I could," he told Crusaders' official website.

Over the last few years being able to play a little bit more and having a bit more of a say in the on-field stuff has been great. I’ve really loved my footy at the Crusaders and I’m looking forward to it continuing.”

Jordan made his All Blacks debut in 2020 and has gone on to make 17 Test appearances scoring 18 tries. He also went on to win World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year award for 2021.

“It’s the people around you. I have a great bunch of mates here and we have a lot of laughs on and off the field – I love turning up every day and getting to do something I enjoy alongside them.

"It’s been said a bit recently with guys like Jase [Ryan] and Goodie [Andrew Goodman] leaving, it’s all they’ve mentioned is the people and the team.”

His professional rugby debut started with provincial side Tasman in 2017 with his Super Rugby debut for Crusaders coming in 2019. He has enjoyed four Super Rugby titles with Crusaders and will join them during the pre-season.

“There are some exciting changes, some young boys coming through and like I said before some new coaches as well, so really pumped to get alongside them and take on their new ideas.

"With the new comp – the tarns-Tasman stuff, there were some great games last year particularly against those Aussie teams, so looking forward to growing that again and hopefully replicating some of our past success.”