Fiji-born Waikato flyer Sevu Reece has been picked by New Zealand Super Rugby franchise, the Crusaders and is currently on a replacement contract.

This means he will be playing for the Canterbury Super Rugby franchise through to next year’s pre-season games.

The outstanding wing for the Waikato team in the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup was caught up in controversy off the pitch when he was involved in a domestic violence incident.

After being turned down by Mooloos and Irish club Connacht due to the incident, Reece is happy to be playing for Crusaders come next season.