In doing so, the 26-year-old joins a growing contingent of foreign stars set to play in the new, fully-professional club competition in Japan next year.Īmong the many new signings for the inaugural Japan Rugby League One season includes controversial former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau and McKenzie’s All Blacks teammate Patrick Tuipulotu. The reported deal will see McKenzie link up with the Japanese juggernauts, who have re-branded from the Suntory Sungoliath as part of the revamped Japan Rugby League One competition, after the All Blacks’ end-of-year tour.
All Blacks and Chiefs star Damian McKenzie has reportedly signed a deal with Japanese club Tokyo Sungoliath that will see him miss the 2022 Super Rugby season.Īccording to a report from the New Zealand Herald, McKenzie, who is coming off-contract with New Zealand Rugby at the end of this year, has signed a five-month deal with the 2021 Top League runners-up.
