Piri Weepu's contract woes have been sorted, but that did not stop the All Black scrumhalf from having a go at the Hurricanes for stalling over a new Super Rugby contract.
In media reports Weepu suggested that he might move to the Blues.
However, his agent Bruce Sharrock on Thursday confirmed the Hurricanes had offered a contract that will keep Weepu with the Wellington-based franchise.
Weepu said earlier that although the Hurricanes had shown verbal interest, there had been nothing more concrete as he, Cory Jane, Hosea Gear and Aaron Cruden waited for a written contract.
"That's the only thing we've been waiting for, is to have everything put on paper. But it's taking a while and, like I said, it's been pretty frustrating having to wait for so long," he told The Dominion Post.
"If they're going to be making us feel like we're not [wanted] and having second thoughts, then obviously we want to look at the other options."
But Sharrock said that a "timing issue" had confused matters. He said he had spoken to Weepu on Wednesday, with nothing definite to report.
"Early in the evening [Wednesday] I received confirmation from the New Zealand Rugby Union on the Hurricanes' position and from the Wellington Rugby Union confirming their position," he told NZPA.
"I spoke to Piri, only to find he'd spoken to the media.
"He's a much happier chappy now. We've been talking about it for some time - discussions have been going on for weeks. I've told him they want him, and that's been the case."
Sharrock said franchises could negotiate contracts up to NZ0,000, but anything over that went through the NZRU - "they're the gatekeeper in terms of the upper level of players".
"In this new environment, a lot of these contracts are multi-faceted. There's a lot of components that go into them, so pulling them together is not always a swift process."
Gilbert has released a new line of rugby cleats. The Gilbert Virtuo 8S is part of the exciting new product. Check it out.
The Barbarians are one of the top invitational rugby sides with a long history and classic rugby jersey.
The Nike Tiempo is a solid rugby cleat and one of few styles still made from full-grain natural leather.
The Lions get ready for their matches with this green training jersey. It's what the players wear. Get in the Gear!
A cool looking all black rugby cleat with the high performance adidas is known for. Get in the Gear!
Wear the crest of the British and Irish Lions on your t-shirt. A great look for the summer.
$29.99
The Lions are ready to get their Australia tour underway. They arrive in Perth on Monday.
The New Zealand All Blacks training jersey for 2013/14. Get in the Gear!
The USA Rugby Pro Alternate rugby jersey is perfect for any fan of the Eagles. Get yours to wear during the summer Test matches.
The NEW All Blacks 2013/14 jersey has arrived at World Rugby Shop. Dare to wear the colors of the All Blacks.