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Last Updated: Friday, 25 May 2007, 08:40 GMT 09:40 UK
Sivivatu to stay in New Zealand
Sitiveni Sivivatu
Sivivatu has scored 14 tries in his 12 Tests
All Black winger Sitiveni Sivivatu has turned down big money from overseas to sign a new contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union until 2009.

The 25-year-old, born in Fiji, said he was keen to stay in New Zealand despite the flood of All Blacks players set to move abroad after the World Cup.

"There were some big offers from overseas," said Sivivatu.

"But I'm proud to wear the All Blacks' jersey and to be part of the New Zealand rugby family."

NZRU deputy chief executive Steve Tew added: "Sitiveni is a great talent and his decision demonstrates his commitment to New Zealand rugby.

"It also highlights the value of the black jersey."

Sivivatu has scored 14 tries in his 12 Tests.

All Blacks prop Carl Hayman was the latest high-profile All Black committed to leaving New Zealand after the World Cup.

The 27-year-old Otago prop signed for Premiership side Newcastle Falcons last month on a three-year deal after the World Cup.

All Blacks centre Aaron Mauger will join Leicester later this year, while scrum-half Byron Kelleher has agreed terms with French club Agen.

Chris Jack, Rico Gear, Luke McAlister and Anton Oliver are also poised for overseas moves following the World Cup.

The All Blacks have a strict policy of only selecting players who play in New Zealand.



SEE ALSO
NZ exodus turns into a flood
04 May 07 |  Rugby Union
Newcastle sign All Black Hayman
18 Apr 07 |  Newcastle
Exiles swoop for NZ prop Dermody
03 May 07 |  London Irish
NZ lock Jack signs for Saracens
21 Apr 07 |  Saracens
Kiwi Tuitupou to join Worcester
02 Apr 07 |  Worcester
Leicester sign All Black Mauger
29 Jan 07 |  Leicester


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