World Cup-winning coaches reunite in Japan
Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan’s Toyota Verblitz next season, the club has confirmed, reuniting him with Steve Hansen.
Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan’s Toyota Verblitz next season, the club has confirmed, reuniting him with Steve Hansen.
Super Rugby giants, the Crusaders could be making a trip to Bloemfontein later in the year to compete against the Cheetahs in the Toyota Challenge.
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has opened up on his experience of being coached by World Cup-winner Steve Hansen at Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit could reportedly make a return to South Africa from Japan months before next year’s Rugby World Cup.
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit suffered defeat in his first game back from injury when his club Verblitz were beaten by 42 points in the Japanese Top League this weekend.
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced he has agreed to a contract extension with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Lock Reniel Hugo is poised to return to the Cheetahs following a two-year stint at Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read doubts he will return to Japan this year, but will wait and see over fulfilling the final year of his contract in 2021.
World Cup-winning Springbok centre Damian de Allende scored his first try for the Panasonic Wild Knights in their 40-20 win over Toyota Verblitz this past weekend.
World Cup-winning Springbok flank Kwagga Smith scored a try and won a vital late turnover during Yamaha Júbilo’s 31-29 win over Toyota Verblitz in round one of Japan’s Top League competition.