Du'Plessis Kirifi signs new contract with Hurricanes until 2025

Hurricanes have confirmed that Du’Plessis Kirifi has signed a new contract with the Super Rugby club until 2025.

Having joined Hamilton academy initially, the 25-year-old shifted to Wellington in 2017. He made his debut for Lions in the 2017 Championship which they went on claim.

Kirifi was appointed the captain of Wellington Lions ahead of the 2019 season and made his Hurricanes debut against Waratahs in 2019 making 52 appearances for them.

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

As for the man himself, he has a level-headed but ambitious approach to the future.

“I feel extremely blessed to be able to play for the Hurricanes for the next three seasons.

"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.”

Meanwhile, Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland heaped high praises on Kirifi and his contributions 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".