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Rugby: Why New Zealand Rugby shouldn t re-sign All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara - Sir John Kirwan
13 Apr, 2021 12:15 AM
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All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan believes TJ Perenara shouldn t be re-signed by New Zealand Rugby when he returns from Japan.
Perenara, the All Blacks halfback and former Hurricanes co-captain, is currently plying his trade in the Japanese Top League with the Red Hurricanes, choosing to take up the short term contract overseas late last year.
Perenara and fellow high profile signing Springbok Makazole Mapimpi have rejuvenated the Japanese minnows, who have long been underdogs in the league.