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Taranaki announce signing of ex-All Black Brendon Leonard for Mitre 10 Cup

August 9, 2018
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Former All Blacks and Chiefs halfback Brendon Leonard will return to New Zealand for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season, signing with Taranaki.

Leonard, 33, returns to New Zealand having spent the past five years in Europe with Italian side Zebre, and Welsh giants Ospreys.

The nimble halfback played 13 Tests for the All Blacks, as well as 73 Super Rugby appearances for the Chiefs.

"To sign someone of Brendon's calibre is exciting, he brings a great wealth of rugby knowledge to the team and will complement our two young half backs," coach Willie Rickards said.

Taranaki begin their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against Bay of Plenty in Rotorua on August 18.

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