Super Rugby
Tony Woodcock returns to Blues
ESPN Staff
October 17, 2013
The Highlanders' Tony Woodcock makes a break, Hurricanes v Highlanders, Super Rugby, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, July 6, 2013
Tony Woodcock returns home after once season with the Highlanders © Getty Images
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Tony Woodcock will join the Blues for the 2014 Super Rugby season.

Woodcock, the most capped All Blacks prop, with 104 Test caps, and just the second player to reach 100 games for the Blues, said he was "really looking forward to moving home and being closer to my family" after playing last season for the Highlanders.

"I want to finish off my rugby at the Blues, where it all started, so I'm excited to head back and re-join the team," Woodcock said.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan said he was thrilled to welcome back a player with Woodcock's credentials and vast experience.

"We're trying to build a lasting franchise so we've got a lot of young guys and to have someone with his experience is fantastic. I see him as one of our people. He's had his OE and now he's back so I think he'll add plenty of value to this team."

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