All Blacks’ McAlister offer bids to ward off Munster

NEW ZEALAND rugby chiefs have put a “big offer” on the table and urged Luke McAlister to take his time before deciding whether to stay or sign with Toulouse or Munster.

Having lost their battle to keep Carl Hayman and Aaron Mauger in New Zealand, the NZRU are desperate to keep the 23-year-old midfield back.

McAlister proved on last year’s All Blacks tour that he is a potential superstar and is expected to put real pressure on Mauger to claim the No 12 shirt at the World Cup.