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The Rugby World Cup dream is still alive for prop George Bower after re-signing with New Zealand and the Crusaders until the end of the 2027 campaign

The Rugby World Cup dream is still alive for prop George Bower after re-signing with New Zealand and the Crusaders until the end of the 2027 campaign

25 April 2025

The 32-year-old - who's played 22 tests for the All Blacks - missed the 2023 World Cup due to a serious knee injury.

Bower understands it won't be easy getting back in black, with plenty of competition in his position.

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