Before the Rugby World Cup 2023, All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor signs again

The All Blacks, Canterbury and Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor extended their contract ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 with the New Zealand rugby union team until the end of 2025. Rugby Fans can buy France Rugby World Cup Tickets from our website.

The 30-year-old player has competed in 66 tests since his debut in 2015 and was a member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup championship team.

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor re-signs before the Rugby World Cup 2023
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor re-signs before the Rugby World Cup 2023

Taylor said: “especially given the current Covid situation around the world, I’m very grateful for the opportunity to play in New Zealand.”

“My wife Lucy and I have a young family. Putting my family first is an important part of my decision. We love Christchurch here. We are settled and very happy.

“I’m really looking forward to playing for my team and fans at home, the All Blacks in the coming years and I want to achieve a lot with the Crusaders.”

Who recently announced the extension of the NZR contract beyond 2023, Codie Taylor is following in the footsteps of veteran players Ardie Savea, Sam Cane and Joe Moody, along with Patrick Tuipulotu and Ofa Tuungafasi and Samisoni Taukei’aho.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is happy Taylor is staying at Ote Aotearoa.

Codie Taylor has made 103 appearances for the Crusaders
Codie Taylor has made 103 appearances for the Crusaders

“We are delighted to see another experienced All Black player reinvest in his future for the New Zealand rugby team. We are very happy for Codie and his family and look forward to seeing him progress next year and beyond.”

Since his debut in 2013, Taylor has made 103 appearances for the Crusaders.

Codie is the true leader of our team, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said: “His role model on and off the pitch makes him better for the players around him. He’s also very talented. One of the toughest staffers, who pushes the standards and He is constantly demanding more of himself. We are lucky enough to have a player like him who has been playing for the Crusaders again for a long time.”

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