20 Jun 2024

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece to stay in NZ

4:24 pm on 20 June 2024
Sevu Reece scores.
All Blacks v Australia, Bledisloe Cup. Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 14 August 2021. © Copyright Photo: Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz

Sevu Reece will remain with NZ rugby for another couple of years. Photo: Photosport / Jeremy Ward

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders to the end of 2026.

"I'm very pleased to stick with the Crusaders until 2026," Reece said.

"This club is special to me, and so much more than just a rugby team - it's a family. I can't wait to pull the jersey on again next season and prove to everyone what we can do."

The 27-year-old debuted for both the Crusaders and the All Blacks in 2019, and in this Super Rugby season, surpassed Caleb Ralph to become the Crusaders' all-time top try scorer.

Sevu Reece of the Crusaders during the round 5 Super Rugby Pacific rugby match between the Blues and the Crusaders at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Photo: David Rowland / www.photosport.nz

Sevu Reece playing for the Crusaders. Photo: David Rowland/ Photosport

Reece has also made the decision to shift his provincial rugby allegiance from Tasman to Southland for the NPC.

"I'm excited to represent Southland and spend more time down there. My partner Kiri and her family are from the area, and making the provincial shift south definitely means more chances to spend time with them," he said.

"I'm also really looking forward to spending time with the passionate fans that I know we have across the Southland region."

Crusaders head coach Rob Penney said the franchise was lucky to have a talent like Reece locked in for another three seasons.

"Sevu is a world-class athlete who can create magic from anywhere on the paddock," Penney said.

"He's earnt his spot as our all-time top try scorer and we can't wait to see what he achieves in 2025."

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