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    Patrick Tuipulotu won't be sneaking away for an off-shore sabbatical during his three year extension with New Zealand Rugby

    Patrick Tuipulotu won't be sneaking away for an off-shore sabbatical during his three year extension with New Zealand Rugby


    The Blues captain and All Blacks lock has agreed terms through to 2028, but has confirmed there's no sabbatical option.

    The 32-year-old spent a season with Toyota Verblitz in 2022 - nd had offers to return to Japan full-time - but has decided to stay in Auckland.



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