New Zealand Rugby and the Blues have today agreed and confirmed the terms of Benji Marshall's release from his Investec Super Rugby contract. Following Friday night’s match against the Hurricanes, Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan and Benji Marshall had some frank and honest discussions and mutually agreed the best path forward was for Marshall to return to rugby league. 29-year-old Marshall said while his on-field performance had not lived up to his expectations, he felt he had become a better player and person for the experience.
Rugby: Benji Marshall - 'It didn't work out'
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