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    More of New Zealand's top rugby talent is set to follow in Damian McKenzie's footsteps in inking contract extensions to stay on Kiwi shores

    More of New Zealand's top rugby talent is set to follow in Damian McKenzie's footsteps in inking contract extensions to stay on Kiwi shores


    That's the message from NZR boss Mark Robinson ain the wake of the All Blacks utility back's new deal until the end of 2029.

    The contract takes in the Lions tour here in 2029 - and Robinson says it's proving a carrot for the country's leading talent.



    McKenzie's deal includes a sabbatical in 2028.

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