03 Mar 2015

Ranger quits Jake's Montpellier

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Rene Ranger (File)

Montpellier - Hard-running back Rene Ranger is returning to New Zealand from French club Montpellier early and looking to break back into the All Blacks squad, officials said on Tuesday.

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said the 28-year-old had secured an early release from Top 14 club Montpellier - coach by former Springbok mentor Jake White - to return later this year and play Super Rugby with the Blues next year.

While NZR said family reasons were the main motivation for Ranger's return, he also wanted to push for All Blacks selection and add to the six caps he earned from 2010-13.

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