New Zealand All Blacks' Julian Savea runs on his way to score a try against Argentina during their Rugby Championship in La Plata September 27, 2014. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Brodie Retallick and free-scoring winger Julian Savea have committed to playing in New Zealand until after the 2019 World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced on Wednesday.
NZR chief Steve Tew described the retention of 24-year-old Savea and 23-year-old lock Retallick as "very significant" as they look to lock in key All Blacks in the face of a drain of talent to wealthy European clubs.
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