Key Hurricanes players including new All Blacks Ngani Laumape and Vaea Fifita have re‑signed with the Hurricanes for 2018 and beyond.
Laumape and Fifita have joined midfielder Matt Proctor in signing new deals.
Laumape who made his test debut against the British and Irish Lions series will remain with the Hurricanes and Manawatu for at least two more seasons.
Fifita made his All Blacks debut off the bench against Samoa last month, and has signed through until the end of the 2020 season.
In the Super Rugby this weekend, the Highlanders take on the Reds at 7.35pm tomorrow, the Sunwolves play the Blues at 3.05pm Saturday, the Chiefs take on the Brumbies at 5.15pm, the Hurricanes play the Crusaders at 7.35pm Saturday while the Sharks play the Lions at 3.15am Sunday.
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