It’s three more years for Moody

All Blacks and Crusaders’ loosehead prop Joe Moody has resigned with New Zealand Rugby and his Super side for another three years through to 2019.

The former New Zealand representative wrestler made his Super Rugby debut in 2013 and a year later showed the ability to perform at the highest level when he was called into the All Blacks during the 2014 Rugby Championship.

Moody – who popped his Welsh tighthead opposite in a scrum during last Saturday’s third test – has now played 14 Tests, including last year’s Rugby World Cup Final.

He was a key part of the All Blacks’ commanding 46-6 win.

‘‘Joe’s re-signing is great news for the All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby,’’ All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said.

‘‘He has developed into a very important member of the All Blacks, he is a very good scrummager and works incredibly hard on his core roles. We look forward to watching how his game develops even further.’’

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder believes Moody’s rugby career is just beginning.

‘‘Joe is an accomplished and strong loosehead prop. He is a formidable scrummager and a talented player who is only getting better. His hard work and natural talent has enabled him to progress to the highest level and he has an exciting future ahead of him.’’