All Blacks winger Rieko Ioane has hailed the influence of older brother Akira, as the pair today recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for another four years.
Rieko, 21, and Akira, 23, both put pen to paper on new deals, deciding to remain within New Zealand for the foreseeable future.
Speaking to media at Auckland Airport, Rieko spoke about the pair's decisions to stay at home in New Zealand.
"We've been lucky enough to play together for so long," he said.
"I'm pretty happy that both Aki and I are staying around home for a bit longer.
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"I'm sure mum and dad will be stoked as well."
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