Mark Telea re-signs with NZ Rugby, Blues for two more years

June 23, 2023
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Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks winger Mark Telea has re-signed with NZ Rugby and the Blues for another two years, beyond this year's Rugby World Cup.

Telea, 26, made his international debut, when he joined last year's northern hemisphere tour to replace Leicester Fainga'anuku, scoring two tries against Scotland on debut and making every post a winner since.

He also led the competition in clean breaks (24) and defenders beaten (101), and finished second to Brumbies fullback Tom Wright in metres carried (1716).

Telea was also named Blues Player of the Year as well as Players Player of the Year at the annual Blues Awards.

Here is the full list of winners:

Development Player of the Year – Byron Smith

Community Player of the Year – Joshua Fusitu’a

Team Toa Player of the Year – Rob Rush

Mahi Man – Ricky Riccitelli

Keven Mealamu medal – Ash Draper

Back of the Year – Bryce Heem

Forward of the Year – Adrian Choat

Players Player of the Year – Mark Telea

Player of the Year – Mark Telea