All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke re-signs through to 2027 World Cup

All Blacks and Blues winger Caleb Clarke says the decision to stay in New Zealand gives him the chance to "right a few wrongs".

The 26-year-old has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for two more years, taking him through to the 2027 World Cup.

In February, Clarke pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop for police while riding his motorbike in Auckland late last year.

At the time, he said, "I made an error of judgement while riding my motorbike in Auckland. I've taken full responsibility for my actions and have entered a guilty plea... I'm extremely apologetic and embarrassed."

In re-signing, Clarke – who has played 74 Super Rugby games for the franchise – said he was "very grateful to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues".

"Auckland's my home... and [I] want to get close to that hundred figure... it was a no-brainer.

"Especially this year, things haven't gone right," he said, adding that he appreciated "the opportunity to right some wrongs".

Clarke said he felt he could be better on the field, too.

"Even on the field, I don't feel like I have been delivering the best performances for myself and the team so the opportunity to stick around and right those wrongs I am excited about.

"I compare my game to last year and last year – I was touching the ball 15 or 16 times [a game] and this year, it's five or six – so just trying to get around the ball more and be more of an option."

Clarke had limited game time at the 2023 World Cup, where the All Blacks fell at the last hurdle in the final to South Africa.

Clarke didn't play in that match but still remembers the words of then-captain Sam Whitelock following the game, "It's one thing to be part of an All Blacks team but to be part of a World Cup winning side is special'... so that's the dream and that's the goal."

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