All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo'unga will be wrapping up after the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa as he has signed a three year deal to play with Toshiba in Japan.
Altogether, eight players will bid Mo'unga farewell, including stalwart Dane Coles and veterans of 100 Tests Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, and Aaron Smith.
However, as the team has made very evident in the build-up to the final, emotions will only be expressed when the final whistle blows at Stade de France.
Mo'unga says the team has been away from home since their final warm up match against South Africa at Twickenham three months ago.
Regardless of the outcome tomorrow the team has full focus and energy for the finals.
He says this is a way to make history and he wants to bring a World Cup home as everybody is at a different point in their journey and its all about how the players influence on the outcome of the game.
He says the connections and bonds that were shared with not only players and management was like being in camp sometimes with your friends.
The pranks, jokes, coffee, and kava sessions energised him which he will miss after the Sunday game
Mo'unga says it seems like their nation has moved and they want to give it their all as players, coaches, and management to represent all Kiwis back home and seeing that love and support means a lot which is truly remarkable to be representing New Zealanders on the international scene in Paris.
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