Charles Piutau: I'll do my best to make All Blacks' World Cup squad
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Ireland-bound Blues fullback Charles Piutau hopes his decision to leave New Zealand won't hurt his World Cup chances later this year.
The 23-year-old is heading for Ulster in 2016, having signed a two-year contract worth a reported $2 million.
The move came as a shock to many, given the dynamic back has well established himself at Super Rugby level and scored four tries in 14 Tests in the black jersey.
He had an offer from the New Zealand Rugby Union to consider as well, but said the chance to take himself out his comfort zone, as well as help his family financially, helped make up his mind…
The 23-year-old is heading for Ulster in 2016, having signed a two-year contract worth a reported $2 million.
The move came as a shock to many, given the dynamic back has well established himself at Super Rugby level and scored four tries in 14 Tests in the black jersey.
He had an offer from the New Zealand Rugby Union to consider as well, but said the chance to take himself out his comfort zone, as well as help his family financially, helped make up his mind…
