After some memorable battles against each other, including this year's Rugby World Cup final, All Blacks captain Sam Cane is excited to call Springboks speedster Cheslin Kolbe his teammate at Tokyo Sungoliath. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/11/more-sports/cane-kolbe-sungoliath/?utm_content=buffer27130&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #cheslinkolbe #samcane #tokyosungoliath
Cane happy to count former foe Kolbe among teammates in Japan

The big-name imports made their Japan Rugby League One debuts Sunday in Sungoliath's 52-26 opening-round win over defending champions Kubota Spears.

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Seiya Ozaki scored a hat trick of tries Sunday as Tokyo Sungoliath overwhelmed reigning champions Kubota Spears 52-26 in the opening round of the Japan Rugby League One season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/11/more-sports/ozaki-sungoliath-cane-kolbe/?utm_content=buffer4156d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #tokyosungoliath #seiyaozaki #samcane #cheslinkolbe
Ozaki hat trick steals show in Cane, Kolbe Sungoliath debut

New Zealand captain Sam Cane and South Africa speedster Cheslin Kolbe made their Japanese club debuts for Sungoliath on Sunday.

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Almost half the players who started the World Cup final, including All Blacks captain Sam Cane, will be in action when Japan's club rugby season kicks off this weekend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/07/more-sports/rugby-league-one-raised-profile/?utm_content=buffer27b16&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #allblacks #japanrugbyleagueone #samcane #springboks #2023rugbyworldcup
World Cup stars 'make some coin' as Japan rugby season kicks off

Seven All Blacks and six Springboks from the World Cup final are now in Japan Rugby League One as it looks to take its profile to a new level.

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All Blacks captain Sam Cane said Tuesday that he hoped "to evolve" as a player in Japan after signing a one-season deal with Tokyo Sungoliath. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/28/more-sports/sam-cane-suntory-move/?utm_content=buffer12430&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #rugby #samcane
All Blacks captain Cane looks 'to evolve' game during Japan stint

Cane is one of several All Blacks moving to Japan for the new domestic season, which kicks off on Dec. 9.

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All Blacks captain Sam Cane will join Japanese club Suntory in 2024, New Zealand Rugby said Friday, but will still be available to play international rugby next year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/03/more-sports/sam-cane-suntory/?utm_content=buffer2c93b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #allblacks #newzealand #suntory #samcane
All Blacks captain Sam Cane to join Suntory

Cane has taken a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby contract.

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