Sam Cane has played 49 tests for the All Blacks. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Sam Cane has re-committed to New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2021 season.
The 25-year-old openside flanker has signed a four-year deal. In addition to re-signing with New Zealand Rugby, Cane has chosen to remain with the Chiefs for Super Rugby and Bay of Plenty at provincial level.
Cane joins hooker Codie Taylor as having signed up until 2021 and is the fifth All Black to commit beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
"I've grown up supporting all three teams and they're teams that I love, so to re-sign was ultimately an easy decision for me, while the security of a long-term contract is great for me at this point in my career," Cane said.
"Even though I've been in the All Blacks for five years now, there is still heaps more I want to achieve in the black jersey. I'm in a leadership role with the All Blacks and the Chiefs and that's something I enjoy, and I want to contribute any way I can in helping lead and drive both those teams to succeed."
