Counties Manukau and All Blacks prop Nepo Laulala will play his Super Rugby Aotearoa in Auckland with the Blues next year.
The 28-yaer-old has spent the past five years with the Chiefs but has made the move back to Auckland, where he went to school (Mt Albert Grammar and later Wesley College) and where his family is.
He will become the fourth All Black prop on the Blues roster next season – joining Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Karl Tu’inukuafe and Alex Hodgman.
“My wife and I felt the time was right for us to move closer to our families in Auckland,” Laulala said. “I went to school in Auckland and our extended families are all there.
“Family is so important to us and even more so for Loriana to have support when I am away.
“I want to thank the Chiefs for all they have done for me.
“I am excited to join the Blues and get to train and play alongside Ofa, Alex and Karl and I am looking forward to working with Ben Afeaki, Tom Coventry and the rest of the coaching team.”
Laulala has played for the Counties Manukau Steelers since 2018, although he has had limited game time due to his involvement with the All Blacks.
He has played 25 tests since his debut in 2015.
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