Damian McKenzie is singling out the 2029 tour by the British and Irish Lions to New Zealand as a major reason behind his re-signing with NZR.
The Chiefs and All Blacks playmaker is the first player to ink a deal that incorporates the next Lions tour.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further.
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