BRODIE Retallick will not be turning out for the Chiefs in the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa with the All Blacks lock turning down coach Warren Gatland’s offer.
Retallick is on a two-year sabbatical having agreed a deal with Japanese outfit Kobelco Steelers, but is back in his native country due to coronavirus.
The 28-year-old is contracted with New Zealand Rugby until 2023 and had the chance to join Sam Whitelock, who has decided to feature for the Crusaders despite signing a deal to play in Japan, by playing in the revamped Super Rugby competition. But the 81-cap star has decided to...