Sevu Reece has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders until 2022.

The news comes on the back of the 22-year-old's breakout season last year. 

Reece was called into the Crusaders as a replacement before joining the squad fulltime. His blistering pace and sharp finishing saw him top the try-scoring chart for the Super Rugby season with 15 tries.

His year got better when he was picked for the All Blacks for the Rugby Championship, and then the Rugby World Cup squad.  He played seven tests in total in 2019, including four matches at RWC2019, and scored four tries.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson says Sevu is a special player, and they are excited that he has extended his time with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby.

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster also welcomed Reece's decision.

[Source:Stuff.co]