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All Blacks lock in the final piece of their halfback puzzle for 2023

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All Blacks and Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his Super Rugby team, putting pen to paper through to the end of 2023.

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30-year-old Weber has become a key member of the Chiefs since making his Super debut in 2014 and now sits on 98 appearances for the team. He made his All Blacks Test debut in 2015 and has played 10 Tests to date.

“I’m really pleased to have signed with NZR and the Chiefs till 2023. My season with the Chiefs this past year was one of the most enjoyable I have had,” Weber said.

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“I love the plan that the Chiefs have in place for the next two years, something that is very exciting for the players and our fans alike, and which is something I definitely want to be a part of. The potential to play 100 games for the Chiefs next year is a massive goal of mine that I would love to achieve.

“As always, I love representing the All Blacks. I do not take for granted whenever I am selected and am looking forward to growing my role within the team whilst representing my family on the world stage,” he added.

With fellow All Blacks halfbacks Aaron Smith and TJ Perenara also locked in until 2023, NZR have secured the signatures of the trio that were on deck at the 2019 tournament in Japan and are shorts odd to make the next tournament in France.

Although Weber hasn’t always found consistent game time with the New Zealand national side, he’s been a hugely important piece of the Chiefs puzzle over the last five years.

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“Brad is a key leader within our squad and had a standout season this year as a Chiefs co-captain,” said Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan.”He is an incredibly talented and experienced halfback, leading from the front with his consistent performances, effective attack and reliable support play.

“He has been exceptional both on and off the field for us and we look forward to hopefully adding him to our prolific list of club centurions next year.”

– with New Zealand Rugby

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On form it's Ruben Love then daylight for the All Blacks

Yes a roof would change the weather that comes in from the South Pole but also in my opinion, when booking seats for a match at the Cake Tin the premium arent actually the best. These premium priced seats are at the halfway line area/along the touchline, but because of its round/oval shape you are actually quite a way back from the rectangle shaped field. (Its better to have seats on the ‘2’ corners, they shut half the stadium off to the public.) You cld probably swap corners at half time as there are empty seats both ends mid comp. When you get older I hate to break the news, but your eyesight starts to wane. Some “Lorgnette Opera” or “Theater Glasses” the ones on a stick could be a seller.

I may have put you crook calling it John St. Since the Canes moved out to the Hutt it is now officially a soccer field called “Te Whaea Artificial Turf” if you check out the photos on Google Maps you’ll be able to see its basically a natural stadium as it is, you could put ample seating around the banks that are there and there is ample ckear land all around the place for parking. No houses anywhere near there so no demolition of them at all plus - is bang smack in the middle of a walkway from Island Bay to town so you could park anywhere and walk the track to the venue. It may look flat on the map and the sports field is of course but it is flanked by 300 odd mtr high str up and down sides. I cant claim to have come up with the idea to be honest. Everyone thinks that would be such a cool, tribal type club venue for the Hurricanes who pull 10-14000 people to a normal round game. A far more sheltered and intimate place that would bring a vibe into the city.



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