All Black hooker commits to Hurricanes long-term

The Hurricanes have at present introduced hooker, Asafo Aumua, has recommitted to the Wellington Lions, Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) via to 2025.

Born and raised in Decrease Hutt, Aumua debuted for the Wellington Lions in 2016 in his first yr out of college and was the Lions main attempt scorer, dotting down six occasions in 10 video games, together with a hat-trick in opposition to Northland.

In 2017 he was a key member of the New Zealand Underneath 20s staff and scored a hat-trick of tries within the 64-17 World Rugby Underneath 20 Championship remaining victory over England.

His beautiful kind continued into the 2017 NPC season with a 60-metre attempt in opposition to Canterbury, among the best of the yr, incomes him a name as much as the All Blacks for his or her northern tour regardless of not having performed a sport of Tremendous Rugby.

Aumua made his Hurricanes debut in March 2018 in opposition to the Crusaders at Sky Stadium and went on to make three additional appearances earlier than a irritating wrist damage dominated him out of the rest of the season.

He returned in 2019, making a number of appearances off the bench earlier than he gained his first begin in opposition to the Chiefs in Wellington. He has since performed 45 video games for the aspect.

After a standout season with the Hurricanes in 2020, Aumua earned himself a recall to the All Blacks squad earlier than making his Check debut in opposition to Australia in Brisbane.

The 25-year-old, who had been contracted till 2023, mentioned he was thrilled to increase his time with the Hurricanes.

“Stoked to be returning to the Hurricanes for one more two seasons. The chance to symbolize the Membership as soon as once more may be very particular.”

Hurricanes Head Coach Jason Holland mentioned Aumua’s greatest years have been nonetheless forward of him.

“Sensible information that Asafo has recommitted to the Hurricanes. He’s vastly revered by everybody in the environment and is a giant a part of what we do on and off the sector,” Holland mentioned.