Fekitoa re-signs with All Blacks

Wellington - Emerging star Malakai Fekitoa has re-signed with the All Blacks through to the end of 2017, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Thursday.

The Tongan-born centre made his New Zealand debut in June last year after impressing for the Highlanders Super 15 club and has earned eight Test caps.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, who in December also re-signed until the end of 2017, said he was pleased to retain the 22-year-old.