New Zealand Rugby have expressed a desire to bring Richie Mo’unga home early from his Japanese contract with Toshiba, which ends in mid-2026.

Scott Robertson’s elevation to All Blacks coach and concern around depth at first-five have instigated the push.

ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith outlines some of the strategies NZ Rugby might use to bring him back.

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New Zealand Rugby have expressed a desire to bring Richie Mo’unga home early from his Japanese contract with Toshiba, which ends in mid-2026.
Scott Robertson’s elevation to All Blacks coach and concern around depth at first-five have instigated the push.
ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith outlines some of the strategies NZ Rugby might use to bring him back.
LISTEN ABOVE

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