Senior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett said the nature of their consecutive losses to South Africa and France differed, but a lack of determination was not an issue in either game.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen was a happy man after talisman Scott Barrett was cleared of any further sanction following his red card against South Africa.
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett will be free to face France in the Rugby World Cup opener at the Stade de France on September 8.