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Rising All Blacks star Sititi re-signs with NZ Rugby
Sport Nation • May 20th, 2025 8:00 am
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Rising All Blacks star Wallace Sititi has inked a new two-year deal with NZ Rugby.
The contract will keep the forward with the Chiefs in New Zealand until the end of 2027, which includes the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The versatile loose forward made his Super Rugby debut with the Chiefs last year, earning an immediate call-up to the All Blacks.
The Aucklander exploded onto the international stage, stamping his mark as one of the planet's most exciting young talents through a stellar international campaign to claim World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year award.
The 22-year-old said being a part of the Chiefs environment was a large part of his motivation to stay in Aotearoa.
"The Chiefs took my family in with open arms and welcomed us right from the start," Sititi said.
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"We really feel at home here. I know my parents and my family enjoy being part of the team culture just as much as I do.”
"I love playing for the Chiefs. Their style of play suits me. There is still a lot of room for me to grow and develop as a player and I think the best place for me to do is here in New Zealand with the Chiefs."
Sititi missed the opening stages of this year's Super Rugby Pacific due to a knee injury but has returned tyo make an instant impact with last year's finalists.
"Wallace is one of the most dynamic young players in world rugby," said Chiefs coach Claytonm McMillan.
"He’s shown incredible resilience to overcome injury and come back even stronger.
"The energy, skill, and physicality he brings to every game is infectious. We’re stoked to have Wallace locked in and leading the next generation of Chiefs.
"He brings a professionalism that lifts those around him, and he has strong leadership potential.
"He’s a player with a huge future and to have his commitment to the Chiefs gives me confidence in the environment we’ve built and where we’re heading as a club."
