Jodie Barrett

Jordie Barrett commits to Hurricanes for 2021

The news comes as the Wellington-based Super Rugby side gets set to play their final home game of the year against the Chiefs at Sky Stadium on Saturday.

With four consecutive wins, including a 34 – 32 victory against the Crusaders in Christchurch, the Hurricanes are still major contenders for this year’s title.

Head coach, Jason Holland, says Barrett has been crucial to that success.

Barrett and Fifita to make All Black debuts

The Hurricanes pair have been named in the reserves.

Fullback Ben Smith will captain the side for the first time as regular skipper Kieran Read is still recovering from injury.

The match will be a milestone for first five-eighth Beauden Barrett, who will run out in his 50th test, while midfielder Sonny Bill Williams returns in his first game since the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham.