20/09/2007 allblacks.com
Four leading players have re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union until the end of 2009 and beyond.
2007 Junior All Blacks Daniel Braid, Corey Flynn and Scott Hamilton have re-signed with the NZRU until the end of 2009. Another 2007 Junior All Black, Jerome Kaino, has extended his NZRU contract until the end of 2010.
NZRU Deputy Chief Executive Steve Tew said it was important to acknowledge those players who recommitted themselves to New Zealand rugby.
“All four players bring significant experience to their respective teams and are all world-class rugby players. Their re-signing with the NZRU shows their desire that they still have a lot more to offer the game here. Their decision to remain here is fantastic news,” Tew said.
Daniel Braid, 26, has worn the black jersey for the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks, New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Under 21 and New Zealand Schools. This year he was co-captain of the Junior All Blacks side that won the IRB Pacific Nations Cup tournament for a second year in a row. Over the last five years, Braid has been a valuable member of the Rebel Sport Super 14 Blues team, representing the franchise in 51 games. He has also played 66 games for Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup.
26-year-old Corey Flynn has represented his country from New Zealand Schools to the All Blacks. He made his All Blacks debut at the 2003 Rugby World Cup and has played three Tests. In 2006 he captained the Junior All Blacks to the IRB Pacific Nations Cup title and was also a member of the unbeaten team this year. Three years ago Flynn captained New Zealand Maori to Churchill Cup victory in Canada. For his Rebel Sport Super 14 franchise, the Crusaders, Flynn has played 64 matches since making his debut for the franchise in 2002. At provincial level he is the 2007 Canterbury captain and previously played 17 games for his native Southland.
Scott Hamilton tasted Test rugby for the first time in 2006 when he scored a try on debut for the All Blacks against Argentina in Buenos Aires. The 27-year-old wing also played for the Junior All Blacks in 2005 and 2007. In the Rebel Sport Super 14, he has played 47 games for the Crusaders, scoring 18 tries. A regular in the Canterbury jersey during the Air New Zealand Cup, Hamilton has played 57 games for the province.
24-year-old Jerome Kaino made his All Blacks debut at the end of 2004 and has since played in three games for the team, including two Tests against Ireland in 2006. He also played for the Junior All Blacks in 2005 and 2007. Earlier this year he finished the Rebel Sport Super 14 round-robin as the only New Zealand forward to play every minute. For the Blues he has played 32 games and is on 44 games for Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup.
2007 Junior All Blacks Daniel Braid, Corey Flynn and Scott Hamilton have re-signed with the NZRU until the end of 2009. Another 2007 Junior All Black, Jerome Kaino, has extended his NZRU contract until the end of 2010.
NZRU Deputy Chief Executive Steve Tew said it was important to acknowledge those players who recommitted themselves to New Zealand rugby.
“All four players bring significant experience to their respective teams and are all world-class rugby players. Their re-signing with the NZRU shows their desire that they still have a lot more to offer the game here. Their decision to remain here is fantastic news,” Tew said.
Daniel Braid, 26, has worn the black jersey for the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks, New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Under 21 and New Zealand Schools. This year he was co-captain of the Junior All Blacks side that won the IRB Pacific Nations Cup tournament for a second year in a row. Over the last five years, Braid has been a valuable member of the Rebel Sport Super 14 Blues team, representing the franchise in 51 games. He has also played 66 games for Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup.
26-year-old Corey Flynn has represented his country from New Zealand Schools to the All Blacks. He made his All Blacks debut at the 2003 Rugby World Cup and has played three Tests. In 2006 he captained the Junior All Blacks to the IRB Pacific Nations Cup title and was also a member of the unbeaten team this year. Three years ago Flynn captained New Zealand Maori to Churchill Cup victory in Canada. For his Rebel Sport Super 14 franchise, the Crusaders, Flynn has played 64 matches since making his debut for the franchise in 2002. At provincial level he is the 2007 Canterbury captain and previously played 17 games for his native Southland.
Scott Hamilton tasted Test rugby for the first time in 2006 when he scored a try on debut for the All Blacks against Argentina in Buenos Aires. The 27-year-old wing also played for the Junior All Blacks in 2005 and 2007. In the Rebel Sport Super 14, he has played 47 games for the Crusaders, scoring 18 tries. A regular in the Canterbury jersey during the Air New Zealand Cup, Hamilton has played 57 games for the province.
24-year-old Jerome Kaino made his All Blacks debut at the end of 2004 and has since played in three games for the team, including two Tests against Ireland in 2006. He also played for the Junior All Blacks in 2005 and 2007. Earlier this year he finished the Rebel Sport Super 14 round-robin as the only New Zealand forward to play every minute. For the Blues he has played 32 games and is on 44 games for Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup.
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