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"Way of the future": Crusaders boss on Richie Mo'unga's return to NZ Rugby

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Publish Date
Fri, 8 Aug 2025, 10:04am
Richie Mo'unga will return to the Crusaders in 2027. Photo / AAP
Richie Mo'unga will return to the Crusaders in 2027. Photo / AAP

"Way of the future": Crusaders boss on Richie Mo'unga's return to NZ Rugby

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 8 Aug 2025, 10:04am

An exception to normal procedure at the Crusaders in bringing Richie Mo'unga back to the Super Rugby franchise.

The 56-test All Black has signed an 18-month contract to return in July after three seasons playing in Japan. 

Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge says they're stoked Mo'unga is returning to his home franchise. 

He told Mike Hosking this type of contract is probably the way of the future – athletes gaining experience elsewhere before returning to the game. 

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