GETTY IMAGES All Blacks No 10 Beauden Barrett could be released to play a sabbatical in Japan after the World Cup. GETTY IMAGES Key forwards Brodie Retallick (left) and Sam Whitelock are in the final year of their contract with NZ Rugby. Blindside flanker Squire, who has made 23 test appearances since 2016, had kept NZ Rugby informed of intentions. The welcome news for NZ Rugby is it could keep the nucleus of its squad together for 2020, and beyond. The key for NZ Rugby is to net those who want to stay.

Source: Stuff February 12, 2019 19:07 UTC