Taufua stays with Crusaders

The money on offer to Jordan Taufua from afar would most likely have matched the salaries earned by some CEOs in New Zealand.

Loose forward Taufua, who has resigned with NZ Rugby and the Crusaders until 2019, could have really coined it if he had elected to accept one of several approaches from offshore clubs.

Everyone knows the wealthy outfits up north have cash to throw about, and with the World Cup to be played in Japan late next year the market is buzzing with agents seeking to tie

GETTY IMAGES No 8 Jordan Taufua, who will start against the Bulls in Christchurch tonight, has re-signed with the Crusaders for another year.