New Zealand has secured a solid base for its 2007 World Cup campaign with 13 current All Blacks, including star five-eighth Daniel Carter, re-signing with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU).

The NZRU announced 54 Super 14 players had re-signed contracts which will take them passed the 2007 World Cup in France.

Carter, 23, has re-signed with the NZRU until 2008 while the bulk of the current All Blacks squad and Super 14 players have committed to the end of 2007 or beyond.

NZRU deputy chief executive Steve Tew said the re-signing of Carter was a significant step.

"Daniel has signed with the NZRU to 2008 which is fantastic for the All Blacks, New Zealand rugby and his fans," said Tew.

"He is an incredibly gifted young player and in just two seasons he has become a key member of the All Blacks."

The 13 current All Blacks who have re-signed with the NZRU are Carter, Rico Gear, Marty Holah, Doug Howlett, Campbell Johnstone, Byron Kelleher, Sione Lauaki, Ma'a Nonu, Anton Oliver, James Ryan, Kevin Senio, Ali Williams and Tony Woodcock.

The list released on Monday includes 47 players whose contracts were due to expire this year and seven players whose contracts were due to expire in 2006 who have chosen to extend their contracts early.

The list also includes the return of former All Black Troy Flavell, who on Monday confirmed he had signed with the Auckland Rugby Union, while another ex-international in Andrew Blowers will play rugby in New Zealand again.

Blowers, 30, played 11 Tests between 1996 and 1999 before heading overseas in 2000 to play for Northampton and, more recently, Japanese club Toyota Shoki.

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