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Former All Black half Andy Ellis (left), pictured with Kieran Read in 2011, has decided to have “one last adventure’’ by signing to play for the Rugby United New York team.
When ex-All Black Andy Ellis was offered the chance to leave New Zealand to extend his playing career in the United States, he couldn’t resist nibbling the bait. Ellis didn’t officially retire when he left Japanese Top League club Kobelco Steelers early last year, a result of Covid-19 cutting the competition short, but he knew the finishing tape was in sight. A discussion with wife Emma left the pair agreeing that his days of getting paid to chase an oval ball may be complete, and entering rugby afterlife seemed imminent.