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<p>Beauden Barrett has re-signed with the NZRU, the Hurricanes and Taranaki until the end of 2019!</p>
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<p>From the All Blacks' website:<br>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NZ Rugby re-signs Beauden Barrett in major deal</span></span></strong><br>
<br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ALLBLACKS.COM 29 AUG 2016</span></span><br>
<br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The All Blacks star first five-eighth Beauden Barrett has inked a new deal across all levels of the game, in what is a major signing for New Zealand Rugby.<br>
25-year-old Barrett has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, as well as his Hurricanes Investec Super Rugby club and his province Taranaki, through until the end of the 2019 season.<br>
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25-year-old Barrett has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, as well as his Hurricanes Investec Super Rugby club and his province Taranaki, through until the end of the 2019 season.<br>
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Barrett has been in scintillating form in 2016: he starred in the Steinlager Series against Wales, helped guide his Hurricanes team to their first ever Investec Super Rugby title, and continued his glittering form in the two comprehensive Bledisloe Cup victories over Australia in the opening matches of the Investec Rugby Championship.<br>
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“I love playing for the All Blacks and representing my country in the black jersey and I’m loving my footy at the moment. The All Blacks are an incredibly special team to be part of and I’m looking forward to playing my role and adding my small part to the legacy over the next few years, Barrett said.<br>
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“As well, with the Hurricanes we’ve built a great culture at the club and it’s an exciting time to be involved with a great bunch of guys and a quality coaching staff. Next year I’m looking forward to doing everything I can to help build on our success this year.<br>
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“I’m also a proud Taranaki man, proud of my roots and stoked to be recommitting to my home province.â€<br>
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New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said Barrett’s signature was a key one for the organisation – and they were delighted to have locked him in with New Zealand Rugby through until 2019.<br>
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“This is a huge deal for us. ‘Beaudy’ is playing outstanding rugby at the moment and his rugby is going from strength to strength. It’s been great for all of us who have watched him develop from a young rugby player into a world-class All Black and we’re all excited to see how he grows as a player in what will be a huge few years for rugby in New Zealand, with the DHL New Zealand Lions Series next year and the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019.â€<br>
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All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: “It’s great news for the team and great news for Beauden. He’s fast becoming one of ‘the’ players in the world. He’s been a world-class player coming off the bench for some time, he’s now graduated into starting Test matches for us, and this year he’s been nothing short of spectacular. He’ll continue to grow — he’s not the finished product yet, by any stretch of the imagination — but as he does, I think we’ll see something pretty special, so it’s nice to have him signed up and secure.â€<br>
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Hurricanes Head Coach Chris Boyd said: “We’re delighted that Beauden has decided to recommit to the Hurricanes. He’s been a big part of our success over the past two seasons and has developed into a real leader within the group, both on and off the field. We all saw the influence he had this season and his combination in the halves with TJ Perenara continues to go from strength to strength. It’s an exciting time for the club and there’s no doubt Beauden is a big part of our plans in the coming seasons.†<br>
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Hurricanes Chief Executive Avan Lee added: “Beauden has always been a key part of the club’s plans and this year we all saw how influential he can be when he’s playing somewhere near his potential. I think I speak for all of the Hurricanes fans in saying there are some exciting times ahead with a player of his calibre wearing the No 10 jersey.â€<br>
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Michael Collins, Taranaki Rugby’s CEO, said: “Taranaki Rugby is incredibly excited to continue our association with Beauden Barrett. While we know that it’s highly unlikely that he’ll be available to pull on the Coastal jersey or the Port Taranaki Bulls shirt, ‘Beaudy’ continues to be a willing contributor off the field for both Coastal and Taranaki Rugby. The entire Taranaki community is proud of his achievements on the field and the opportunity to continue our association with Beauden is a no brainer. We wish him every success with the All Blacks and Hurricanes.â€<br>
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<br><strong>Beauden Barrett – mini biography</strong></span></span><br>
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Blessed with a stunning turn of speed, a golden boot and the calm demeanour of a world-class playmaker, the mercurial Beauden Barrett is in a rich vein of form. He starred in the Rugby World Cup Final last year scoring a memorable try and his stunning form has continued into 2016 with many outstanding moments on the rugby field. Barrett burst onto the international rugby scene in 2010 as an 18 year old when he played for the All Blacks Sevens team, he scored the winning try as the New Zealand Under 20 side won the World Under 20 Championship and he also made his provincial debut for Taranaki. The following year, he made his Super Rugby debut for the Hurricanes as a wider training squad member but it was in his full Super Rugby season in 2012 when rugby fans around the world started taking notice. He was rewarded for an electrifying Super Rugby season with a call up to the All Blacks and made his debut against Ireland in June. He has gone on to rack up 26 caps for Taranaki, 82 appearances, 938 points and a Super Rugby title with the Hurricanes and 40 caps and 199 points for the All Blacks.</span></span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.allblacks.com/News/29680/nz-rugby-re-signs-beauden-barrett-in-major-deal'>http://www.allblacks.com/News/29680/nz-rugby-re-signs-beauden-barrett-in-major-deal</a></p> -
<p>wonder how much his contract value has gone up in the past 8 weeks.</p>
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<p></p><p></p><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">“I’m also a proud Taranaki man, proud of my roots and stoked to be recommitting to my home province.â€</span></span></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Left unsaid: "Unlike my filthy traitor little brothers."</span></span></p> -
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/08/30/01/28/brumbies-nic-mayhew-signing'> Brumbies sign explosive prop Mayhew</a></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/News/NewsArticle/tabid/157/ArticleID/17295/NSW-Waratahs-lock-in-Dean-Mumm-and-Leon-Power.aspx'>NSW Waratahs lock in Dean Mumm and Leon Power</a></p> -
<p>'Explosive prop Mayhew' lol. Not bad backup but we have enough cover at loosehead prop so no loss. Good luck to him at the Brumbies.</p>
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<p>Crusaders/Canterbury <span style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">looseforward Reed Prinsep has signed a 2-year deal with the Hurricanes</span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/'>http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/</a></p> -
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<p>Crusaders/Canterbury <span style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">looseforward Reed Prinsep has signed a 2-year deal with the Hurricanes</span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/'>http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/</a></p>
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<p>Interesting. I'd have though there is as big of a logjam for loose forward places at the Hurricanes as there are at the Crusaders. Perhaps Razor has some new loosies to add to who we already know of. Was Tom Sanders on a one or two year contract with the Chiefs?</p> -
<p>Not fussed about losing Prinsepp, he's one of those blokes who is there because he's young and was in the right academy/school etc.</p>
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<p>Suprised Prinsep didn't end up at the Chiefs like almost every other up and coming Canterbury product.</p>
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Canes4life will be gutted that future world superstar Nelson Asofa-Solomona has re-signed for the Storm for another year.</p></blockquote>
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I am a bit. He would have slotted in nicely to our improved environment. <br><br>
Would prefer him over the useless ex Warrior Sam Lousi any day. That guy is one big waste of space from what Ive seen so far. Hope the Canes can iron out his lazyness. <br><br>
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<p>I am a bit. He would have slotted in nicely to our improved environment.<br><br>
Would prefer him over the useless ex Warrior Sam Lousi any day. That guy is one big waste of space from what Ive seen so far. Hope the Canes can iron out his lazyness.<br><br>
We may see Asofa Solomona back at the Canes in the future though as he has said a couple of times that playing for the Canes and All Blacks was a dream of his growing up untill he was offered a nice carrot from the NRL.</p>
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<p>Jarryd Hayne type dream, or just a kid dreaming of what could be, one day, knowing it will never happen! </p> -
He has the potential to be an All Black if he makes the transition in the next few years. Anyone who has seen this guy play knows that. The problem with him though is that he tends to have too many brain explosions and gets either suspended or put on report every second game he plays. I cant see that improving in League to be honest so whoever gets his services in the future will have a but of work to do.
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<p>Not fussed about losing Prinsepp, he's one of those blokes who is there because he's young and was in the right academy/school etc.</p>
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<p>Seen him play a lot now for club and province, and whilst he has an impressive physique he really lacks in the physical exchanges.</p>
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<p>Yeah - he's never really impressed me much either. Luke Whitelock v.2</p>
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<p>Razor has a loose forward/lock replacement spot for Jimmy Tupou and surely he can find someone better than Tim Boys?</p> -
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Not fussed about losing Prinsepp, he's one of those blokes who is there because he's young and was in the right academy/school etc.<br><br>
Seen him play a lot now for club and province, and whilst he has an impressive physique he really lacks in the physical exchanges.</p></blockquote>
Agree. He's a younger version of Luke Whitelock. <br>
Although I have to admit LW has been playing quite well.<br><br>
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Jordie Barrett still undecided where he signs for Super rugby. Beauden might convince him they can be the 10-12 combo for the Canes.</p></blockquote><br>
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<p>The Blues have always wanted a Barrett. Maybe they should chase Jordie.</p>
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<p>We had Kane in 2003 - which always seemed like a shameless ploy to lure Beauden in all honestly.</p>
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<p>We went through a phase of selecting brothers of ABs who couldn't quite get capped themselves - had Callum Rettallick, Luke Braid and Marty McKensie who will join that list imminently. Was surprised Billy Weepu and SBW's sister didn't get a call up under Lam and Kirwan.</p>
