Auckland will be represented by 21 players across six franchises in next year's Super Rugby competition.

14 players will remain in the city of sails to play for the Blues, with both TJ Faiane and Jordan Trainor in line for their Super Rugby debuts.

Elsewhere there is little movement, Malakai Fekitoa and Greg Pleasants-Tate remain at the Highlanders, while Leon Fukofuka is at the Crusaders for a second seasons.

Vince Aso and Michael Fatialofa will be looking for back-to-back titles at the Hurricanes, and Taleni Seu will look to build on an impressive 2016 at the Chiefs.

Liaki Moli heads offshore to join the Sunwolves again.