The Hurricanes have lured James Marshall home from England in another key addition during a week of Super Rugby roster-building for 2019.
Classy back Marshall's last Hurricanes appearance was at fullback in the 2016 final, when they beat the Lions to secure a maiden crown.
The 29-year-old left shortly afterwards to begin a two-season stint with London Irish but returns next year, when new head coach John Plumtree will have a raft of quality backs at his disposal.
"I feel that it's the best environment for me to play to my potential being surrounded by the quality players and management that they have," Marshall said.
The Hurricanes have this week extended the contracts of All Blacks Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea into next year, along with loose forward Reed Prinsep and rising prop Alex Fidow.
