Hurricanes and All Blacks second five-eighth Ngani Laumape is heading to France. Photo: Getty ImagesNgani Laumape is making the move offshore after signing a deal with French club Stade Francais. The club announced the signing overnight, saying the All Black will join the club from July 1. Still just 28 years old, many have would expected Laumape to have some role to play with the All Blacks during the next World Cup cycle. However, the logjam of midfield options in New Zealand has seen his opportunities at the international level limited in recent year.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 10, 2021 17:37 UTC