Richie Mo’unga will return to New Zealand rugby in 2027 after completing his contract with Japan’s Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.
The flyhalf has signed to play for Canterbury in the 2026 and 2027 seasons and will rejoin the Crusaders for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, making him eligible for the All Blacks at the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Mo’unga, who debuted for the Crusaders in 2016 and has 109 appearances, said he’s excited to reconnect with fans and the franchise.
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