All Blacks captain Cane to skip Super Rugby to play in Japan
Cane made headlines after receiving a red card in New Zealand's 12-11 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final.
Cane has taken a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby contract but will return home in June to play for the All Blacks, the governing body said.The 31-year-old openside flanker became the first player ever sent off in a Rugby World Cup final last weekend when he was shown a red card in New Zealand's 12-11 loss to South Africa in Paris.
The Japanese season kicks off in December and runs until May, meaning Cane will miss playing for the Chiefs in the 2024 Super Rugby campaign, which begins in February. "I'm really pleased to be able to return in time to put my best foot forward for selection in the All Blacks."The All Blacks are set to host England in a Test series next year before beginning their defence of their Rugby Championship title under new head coach Scott Robertson.
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