Du’Plessis Kirifi pens new Hurricanes deal until 2025

Hurricanes have announced that hooker Du’Plessis Kirifi has signed a new contract with the club until the end of the 2025 season.

The 25-year-old made his professional rugby debut with provincial side Wellington in 2017 before going to represent Hurricanes in Super Rugby since 2019 making over 50 appearances for them.

On his maiden season with Wellington Lions, he helped them claim the 2017 Championship and was appointed as their captain ahead of the 2019 season.

“I feel extremely blessed to be able to play for the Hurricanes for the next three seasons," he told the club's official website.

"I still remember when I first signed with the Canes, which feels like ages ago now, but I still feel the same excitement about this team now as I did then, so yeah, it's exciting. I feel really grateful.”

Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland is delighted with Kirifi remaining committed to the club.

“It's been great to watch Dups grow over his time at the Canes. Both on and off the field he has had a big influence on this team. He is one of the best 7s in the country at slowing up and turning over the opposition’s ball and has learnt how to adapt to referees' interpretations.

“We love his commitment to the swirl and are excited at where he can get to in the next few years,” said Holland.