JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE

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Rassie Erasmus cleared to pick Japan-based stars for all five November Tests

Rassie Erasmus will be allowed to select from his full squad of Springboks for all five of the end-of-year tour Tests in November.

Manie Libbok

Springbok and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok confirms move to Japan

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok's move to Japan has been confirmed, with the Stormers star set to join Hanazono Kintetsu Liners ahead of the 2025/26 Japan Rugby League One season.

Semi Radradra

Semi Radradra 'extremely motivated' as he joins Japanese club After Lyon exit

Semi Radradra has confirmed his next move, signing with a Japanese club where he will join forces with former teammates Charles Piutau and Kwagga Smith.

Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea follows All Blacks superstars to Japan

After a superlative season with Moana Pasifika, All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to play in Japan.

Malcolm Marx

Malcolm Marx commits to Kubota Spears until 2027

Springbok star Malcolm Marx has reportedly signed a contract extension with the Kubota Spears that will keep him in Japan's League One until June 2027.

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'A huge loss': All Blacks star Mark Tele'a set to exit NZ Rugby for Japan

In another blow to the All Blacks, winger Mark Tele'a has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to head to Japan following the conclusion of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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