'Easy decision for me': De Groot re-signs through to 2029

Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksSamuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 06:00 AM3 mins to read‌Sport Headlines | Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2029. The 43-test front rower will stay with the Highlanders and Southland as part of his contract, which keeps him in contention to face the British and Irish Lions.

The 28-year-old said

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'Easy decision for me': De Groot re-signs through to 2029

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