Overview
- Mo’unga’s 18-month contract will see him rejoin Canterbury for the 2026 National Provincial Championship.
- He will return to Super Rugby with the Crusaders for the 2027 season following his NPC stint.
- The former All Blacks flyhalf will regain eligibility for national selection in October 2026 under New Zealand Rugby’s home-based rule.
- His repatriation follows back-to-back Japan Rugby League One titles with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.
- Coach Scott Robertson gains another proven playmaker ahead of squad assembly for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.