All Blacks star Ardie Savea says lucrative Japan stint will help set up his family

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All Blacks star Ardie Savea says lucrative Japan stint will help set up his family

By Naveel Krishant

Saturday 04/02/2023

[Photo: ALBERT PEREZ/GETTY IMAGES]

All Blacks star Ardie Savea provided an honest answer when asked why he had decided to take up a sabbatical in Japan in 2024 – “the money’s good”.

The recently-reappointed Hurricanes captain will head to Japan after the Rugby World Cup and spend a season with League One club Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

Savea will link up with former All Blacks and Hurricanes team-mate Ngani Laumape at Kobe and said he was excited about a change of scenery after 11 years in Super Rugby.

But the biggest factor behind his decision to play overseas was the chance to set up his young family financially.

Source: Stuff.co

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