The Blues remain hopeful Beauden Barrett will play next Super Rugby season
The Blues remain hopeful Beauden Barrett will play next Super Rugby season
10 November 2019
As part of his new contract, the All Blacks first five will take an extended break away from the game at the end of this year and start with the Blues midway through next year's Super season.
He also has an option to take a short playing break in Japan some time over the next four years, with any break to be negotiated with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues.
It was thought that may be next year.
Blues general manager of high performance Tony Hanks says they're meeting with their All Blacks at the moment.
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