Sam Whitelock's announced his retirement from top flight rugby at the end of the French Top 14 season, quashing speculation he would resume his New Zealand career.

The 35-year-old was coy on his future prospects, but former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry says he wouldn't be surprised if he returns to his roots.

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10 May: Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant expects lock Maama Vaipulu's skill set to shine in tomorrow's Pacific Four Series opener against the United States in Hamilton

09 May: Cameron Leslie, a multiple Paralympic champion and world-record holder, heads a team of five swimmers to the Paris Games

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