All Blacks skipper Read to quit after RWC | Sport24news
announced on Wednesday he will retire from international rugby after this year's Rugby World Cup to play for Japanese clubThe two-time World Cup winner, who will be chasing a third straight trophy this year, said the time felt right to leave.
"Knowing it's my last opportunity, I'm very motivated and can't wait to get into it," he said."It's an exciting time." "He's developed into a fantastic leader who has the utmost respect of all his peers," Hansen said. He first tasted captaincy of New Zealand in 2012 as part of the All Blacks long-term succession plans, and eventually became the full-time skipper after the 2015 World Cup when Richie McCaw retired.
He also won three Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders and said he intends to live in Christchurch after his two-season deal in Japan ends. "Japan's a bit closer to home than Europe and probably a bit easier on the body as well considering where I'm at in terms of my career," he said. The All Blacks are keeping him in cotton wool ahead of the tournament, with Read missing at least the first six rounds of Super Rugby to minimise the risk of further injury.
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