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    No doubt from former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder that Richie Mo'unga's return to New Zealand will boost the country's first-five stocks

    No doubt from former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder that Richie Mo'unga's return to New Zealand will boost the country's first-five stocks


    The 56-test All Black has signed an 18-month deal with New Zealand Rugby, starting next July, but will have an NPC stint with Canterbury first before being allowed to play for the national team from October 2026.

    In Mo'unga's absence, test coach Scott Robertson's opted for Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie to fill the number 10 jersey.

    Blackadder says more first-five competition can only help.



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