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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Ardie Savea wants to honour his Samoan heritage while still at the peak of his rugby career

    Ardie Savea wants to honour his Samoan heritage while still at the peak of his rugby career


    The reigning world player of the year is joining Moana Pasifika for the Super competition, as part of a new national contract.

    The 30-year-old says he always aimed to make the move in his prime.



    Savea's former franchise, the Hurricanes, have revealed his new contract includes a Super Rugby sabbatical in 2026.

    SUPER RUGBY COVERAGE WITH HABIT HEALTH. TACKLING ALL YOUR ACHES AND PAINS FROM SPORT AND WORK

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     Other Rugby News
     05 Nov: Leicester Fainga'anuku believes the switch to test rugby in the midfield isn't too daunting
     05 Nov: One All Black will play no further part on rugby's end-of-year grand slam tour
     05 Nov: The All Blacks coaches are determined to build on their attacking blueprint against Scotland this weekend
     04 Nov: Oli Mathis is willing to play the long game as he begins his life at the Crusaders
     04 Nov: New Zealand won't have the presence its had in previous years, at today's 165th running of the Melbourne Cup
     04 Nov: Meanwhile, the All Blacks have completed a gym session in preparation for the test against Scotland
     03 Nov: Anxiousness among the All Blacks coaching cohort as they await a scan on Jordie Barrett's leg ahead of game two on their grand slam tour in Scotland
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