Former All Blacks forward Luke Whitelock has agreed to extend his contract with Top 14 club Pau, while rumors swirl about his brother Sam's potential return to New Zealand. Luke, who made the move to Pau from the Highlanders in December 2019, will now remain with the club for two more seasons, continuing through the end of the 2025/26 Top 14 campaign. The news of his extension comes amid speculation that Sam Whitelock, the most capped All Black of all-time, may be considering a return to New Zealand to bolster the national team's set-up.

Sam had previously joined Pau, citing the opportunity to play alongside his brother Luke as a major factor in his decision. While Sam has yet to comment on a possible return to New Zealand, with Luke now committed to Pau for the foreseeable future, their time playing together may be limited. Luke, who has represented the All Blacks in eight Tests, expressed his happiness with the club and the direction in which it is headed. Pau's head coach also praised Luke's leadership qualities and contributions to the team, highlighting his importance to the squad's growth and success.