"I'll talk about that [playing future in New Zealand] in due course" - Beauden Barrett
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Hurricanes captain Beauden Barrett is remaining tight-lipped about his playing future after the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The 27-year-old told reporters in Wellington that his focus at the moment is his side's Super Rugby match with the Melbourne Rebels at Westpac Stadium.
"I'll talk about that [playing future in New Zealand] in due course, I'll just focus on the game tomorrow at the moment," said Barrett.
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock announced an extended four-year contract with New Zealand Rugby that includes a stint in Japan's Top League where he will still be eligible to the All Blacks.
Barrett's contract with is set to be up at the end of 2019 with rumours circulating that he could sign a similar deal or one that will see him take a non-playing sabbatical.
"Look my team is working on it and I'm being patient, I'll be ready to hopefully announce something soon if all things fall into place.
"I don't know the ins and outs of his [Whitelock] contract, I don't want to comment."
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