Dagg remains true to homeland
Dagg, who has racked up 49 Tests thus far, wasn't required for the recent World Cup triumph in the United Kingdom, and tweets afterwards suggested that his international career had come to an end.
However, Dagg has moved to rid his contract of an out-clause for 2016 and promises to be around until 2017.
"I've terminated my out-clause for this year and I'm going to be around until at least 2017. I will admit I was looking overseas but I had a good sit down with New Zealand Rugby, my agent and Steve Hansen. I'm not ready to leave.
"I love New Zealand too much, love being around familiar faces, I'm only 27," Dagg told Newstalk ZB.
The Lions tour to New Zealand is in 2017 and it would appear Dagg is eyeing a spot in that All Blacks squad, should he rediscover his best form.
"I'm going to be around until at least 2017 – if I make the All Blacks I will be super pumped. But I'm looking forward to getting out there and having some fun. I think that's been my problem – I've been taking it way too serious.
"When you miss out you want to pack your bag. I've got to find the fun factor. When I was young, I'd go out there and play what I see."
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