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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Ransom

All Blacks captain Sam Cane confirmed Japan move after World Cup pain

AP

New Zealand captain Sam Cane will play a season for Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath and take a year off from Super Rugby following the disappointment of the World Cup final.

Loose forward Cane was given a red card for a high tackle in the 12-11 defeat to South Africa in the decider in France, leaving the All Blacks with 14 men for most of the game.

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