Rugby: All Black captain Read looks forward to opening new chapter in Japan english.kyodonews.net

By Ayano Shimizu, KYODO NEWS - Nov 1, 2019 - 22:50 | Sports, Rugby2019, AllAll Black captain Kieran Read closed his test career at the Rugby World Cup on Friday, but said he is looking forward to opening a new chapter of his career in Japan, after spending more than six weeks in the country.
"I'm really looking forward to coming back here and hope this game in Japan grows."
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Since the All Blacks arrived in Japan in September, many locals have considered them their second-favorite team after Japan's Brave Blossoms.
"I haven't thought about (playing in Kobe) too much, just trying to get the World Cup up and focus on that," he said.