The All Blacks have managed to retain the services of Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett. Photo / Photosport
Star Crusaders duo Scott Barrett and Ryan Crotty have joined Blues prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi in re-signing with New Zealand Rugby.
Barrett, who quickly climbed the ranks at lock in Canterbury to earn 16 tests for the All Blacks, has committed through to 2020. Midfielder Crotty, 29, committed through to the
end of the 2019 season.
"I took the time to consider my options, and it was clear to me that I still want to be playing my rugby here in New Zealand," Crotty said.
"2019 will be my 11th season with the Crusaders, but I still feel as passionate and enthusiastic as I did when my career began."
As well as recommitting to NZR and the Crusaders, the pair also signed on with the respective provinces - Crotty with Canterbury and Barrett with Taranaki.
For Barrett, 24, the opportunity to continue his playing career in Christchurch through to 2020 was too good to pass up.
