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Richie Mo’unga to ditch the All Blacks after Rugby World Cup

Posted on December 26, 2022November 30, 2023 by Sugani

Richie Mo’unga, the flyhalf for the New Zealand national rugby team, will be joining the Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan after the 2023 season, according to an announcement from the Japanese club. Betting on your favorite team: hollywoodbets mobile. The club also confirmed that Shannon Frizell, a flanker for the Otago Highlanders and All Blacks, will be joining them as well. Both players will be coached by Todd Blackadder, the former New Zealand captain.

According to reports in New Zealand media, Mo’unga, who has represented the All Blacks 44 times, has signed a three-year contract with Toshiba. Frizell, on the other hand, has made 25 appearances for the All Blacks since his debut in 2018.

Mo’unga, who has played 94 games for the Crusaders in Super Rugby and has scored over 1,000 points, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to play for an overseas team. In a media release, he stated, “I’m grateful for this opportunity and to be part of the Lupus family. I plan on doing everything I can to make Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo the number one team in Japan. It’s a dream of mine to play rugby overseas and to experience a different culture, and I know this will be an amazing experience for my family.”

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