Beauden Barrett hasn’t yet committed to the Blues, but the world’s best play‑maker has said yes to living in Auckland and will be relocating after the World Cup.
The New Zealand Herald is reporting that Barrett and his wife, Hannah, are moving from Wellington to base themselves in Auckland which is why the Blues are hopeful they are going to get the All Blacks No. 10 from the Hurricanes.
Barrett will have to commit to commuting between Auckland and Wellington if he is to continue to play for the Hurricanes beyond his current contract which expires at the end of this Super Rugby campaign.
Daniel Carter also lived in Auckland throughout the last two years of his time in New Zealand, but opted to commute back and forth to Christchurch to remain with the Crusaders.
The NZ Herald reports Barrett is not expected to reveal his plans until after the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby season has finished.
That could be this weekend and the All Blacks coaches will no doubt be keen for him to have his future signed before he comes into camp for the Rugby Championship in mid‑July.
The Brumbies will take on the Jaguares at 11.05am Saturday while the Crusaders will face the Hurricanes at 7.35pm Saturday.
Source: NZ Herald
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