Phil Gifford: NZ Rugby deserves praise for player retention miraclesGETTY IMAGES Aaron Cruden is weighing up some lucrative offers from European club sides. Rugby in this country is rarely praised for innovative, smart thinking in the boardroom. The second plank laid then was the decision that only players in New Zealand could play for the All Blacks. That's where New Zealand Rugby has been outstanding. A key issue with player retention is surely that today's All Blacks know where they stand.

Source: Stuff January 14, 2017 16:00 UTC