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Super Rugby Pacific

Ex-All Black returns from France to break record after 12-year hiatus

By Ben Smith

27 May 2023

John Afoa of the Crusaders looks on during the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and NSW Waratahs at Orangetheory Stadium, on May 27, 2023, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Former All Black prop John Afoa broke Super Rugby records after returning to New Zealand and turning out for the Crusaders in the 42-17 against the Waratahs.

The 38 Test veteran hadn’t played Super Rugby for 4,347 days since his last stint in 2011 with the Blues.

He officially set a new record as Super Rugby Pacific’s oldest player, 39 years and 233 days, by starting at tighthead prop for the Crusaders.

The former Blues prop debuted in 2004 before becoming a centurion with the club. After leaving New Zealand following the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Afoa has played over 250 first class games in Europe.

He just finished his season in the D2 in France with Vannes, returning to New Zealand from France two days ago.

The 39-year-old prop answered an SOS call after injuries to the Crusaders’ front row stocks depleted their squad.

Afoa managed 48 minutes in his first outing with the Crusaders, logging nine tackles and one carry.

All Blacks George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Joe Moody and youngster Finlay Brewis are all sidelined with injuries leading to the SOS call.

Potential All Black bolter Tamaiti Williams has taken on a heavier load as a consequence which left the Crusaders searching for an answer.

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Hey, if you can’t stand the heat ikea…

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Ed the Duck 21 minutes ago

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If you prefer to delude yourself that no conversations took place about TB views on returning to Leinster, then who am I to burst your bubble…

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IkeaBoy 21 minutes ago

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Luckily the internet has you, Eddie. To keep us all right and on our toes.

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John, I like Paisami but you seem to be assuming Joe won't continue with the Ikitau-JAS 12-13 combo, which surprises me. Have you heard he won't?

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Joe 25 minutes ago

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Ed the Duck 27 minutes ago

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Sure, they signed up to them, ofc they did. They have paid their dues, the home ko part now changes and I expect the format changes now that the English Premiership is under financial duress.

But that doesn’t change that the writer has reached a flawed conclusion and completely omitted this significant issue.

Ps, it’s called the ‘Investec Champions Cup’ but you knew that too, right…

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What makes you think there’s anything that needs to be sorted out?

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