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Du'Plessis Kirifi commits to All Blacks dream with new contract
By Ned Lester
Hurricanes co-captain Du’Plessis Kirifi has locked in his playing future with the club for another two seasons, ensuring he remains in contention for a black jersey until at least the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Kirifi led the All Blacks XV on a 2-0 European tour in 2024 before being called into the top squad as injury cover for the final two games.
The 28-year-old’s All Blacks chances have been boosted, in the eyes of many, throughout this Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
A leading breakdown threat in the competition with some of the most impressive attacking numbers among forwards, Kirifi is still growing his game while providing his familiar energetic defence.
“I’m extremely proud to re-commit to the Hurricanes and our beautiful region. I believe in our people and what we are trying to achieve, so I’m grateful to be a small part of this club moving forward. Thank you to everyone for your support over the years, the best is yet to come,” the specialist openside flanker said upon re-signing.
The Wellingtonian has again been named to start at seven as the Hurricanes host the Waratahs this week, joining an explosive back-row of Peter Lakai and Brayden Iose.
“Du’Plessis is a key leader, a key player and an important piece of the puzzle for us. He’s playing his best rugby at the moment, and the way he has performed in his first five games is exciting and pleasing to see. He puts his body on the line every week and leads by actions,” Head Coach Clark Laidlaw added.
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“Dupes is leading the team with maturity and we’re proud of his development. He has led the Wellington Lions for a few years and now he’s leading the Hurricanes with the same energy, and the team follows him. It’s a huge part of our future to have Dupes recommitting. He aspires to keep pushing to play at the next level and we’re glad he gets to do that here.”
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I love this guy, so pleased he’s staying with the Canes
Built like a terrier with the mindset to match whoever gets the 7 jersey Razor please don't go for the invisible man
Total unit. Awesome athlete.
Playing like he’s absolutely had enough of Dalton’s average ass being ahead of him in the pecking order.