Skipper to quit All Blacks for Japan after World Cup
WELLINGTON
All Blacks skipper Kieran Read announced Wednesday he will retire from international rugby after this year's World Cup to play for Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
"My family and I are looking forward to an overseas experience and Japan presents an awesome opportunity to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture as part of the Toyota club," the 33-year-old veteran of 118 Tests said in a statement.