All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union for another two years, joining a long procession of top players to commit themselves to the 2011 World Cup.

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New Zealand officials said Muliaina turned down lucrative offers to play in Europe and the Waikato Chiefs captain said the lure of playing a World Cup on home soil was irresistible.

"I have a drive to be part of the dream to win a Rugby World Cup and that desire burns strongly," Muliaina said.

Muliaina's deal comes just a week after Ali Williams and Tony Woodcock pledged their futures to the All Blacks and follows the re-signing of key players including Richie McCaw, Rodney So'oialo, Keven Mealamu and Dan Carter.

"This signing also means we now have the core of a very experienced All Blacks side contracted for the coaches to work with," NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew said.