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All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch

All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a said Tuesday that he will play in Japan next year, depriving New Zealand of a key player ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Tele'a, who has scored 13 tries in 19 tests and was named World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year in 2023,…

Mark Tele'a walks away from All Blacks by confirming Japan move

All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a said Tuesday that he will play in Japan next year, depriving New Zealand of a key player ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Springboks' menace Mark Tele'a ditches All Blacks ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Tele'a takes Japan contract

Mark Tele'a has scored 13 tries in 19 tests for the All Blacks. Photo: Getty Images Mark Tele'a will leave the Blues at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season to play rugby in Japan next year, ruling him out of All Blacks selection in 2026, the New Zealand winger has confirmed.

All Black confirms move to Japan

The All Blacks and Blues winger will be heading overseas once the 2025 season ends.