Flavell signs for Blues

Troy Flavell will be back in blue in the Super 14 next year after signing with the Auckland union.

Flavell was always due to head back from Japan to New Zealand early next year, and was understood to be keen on settling in the Auckland area.

Though he may also play in the new NPC premier division, it is likely to be only for a few appearances.

The signing indicates Flavell will be back in the test frame as he would not otherwise have had the Super 14 carpet rolled out for him.

His old province, North Harbour, is a non-Super 14 based Union.

- NEWSTALK ZB