Asafo Aumua. Photo: TSUTOMU KISHIMOTO /www.photosport.nz
All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua will remain with Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.
Aumua has played 68 times for the Hurricanes since his debut against the Crusaders in 2018 following a breakout season with the Lions in the 2017 NPC.
The 27-year-old has represented New Zealand at secondary schools, under-20 and the All Blacks level.
"It's pretty special playing with my brothers and playing for my city so I'm excited to extend my time here with the Hurricanes," Aumua said.
Coach Clark Laidlaw said Aumua signing on for a few more years was significant news for the Hurricanes.
"We saw last year, when he got that consistency of game time and preparation, just how good of a rugby player he is.
"He's a dynamic ball carrier and attacker, destructive defender but for us, he's also maturing into a good leader.
"This year he is one of our captains and he has the ability now to influence others and the environment through his maturity and consistency."
Aumua had been sidelined with a lower leg injury since late last year and made his Super Rugby Pacific return last week when the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders in Dunedin.
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