Credits: Photo - Photosport; Video - Newshub All Blacks World Cup winners Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden have sealed moves to Japan's Top League, both penning contracts with the Kobe Steelers.Cruden and Smith will begin playing for the Steelers, when Japan's Top League rugby union competition resumes next season in January 2021, after this season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Steelers won the 2019 Top League title on the back of a stellar season from former All Blacks first-five Dan Carter.Smith, the sixth-highest tryscorer in New Zealand history, will join from France's Pau. The Junkyard. The Junkyard, Blog at WordPress.com. “I am very competitive and … 'Like a kid in a candy store': Ta'avao excited for Chiefs return

Post to. Kobe – Former All Blacks Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden will join the Kobe Kobelco Steelers in the Japan Rugby Top League next season, the club announced Friday. 2節ジャパンラグビートップリーグカップ2019 Ex All Black, Crusader and now Kobelco Steelers half back Andy Ellis chats with Producer Warren about the various parts to Gameday Preparation. History. Post to. They were led to that 2019 title by another former All Blacks star, Dan Carter. The Junkyard, Blog at WordPress.com. 5節ジャパンラグビートップリーグ2020 決勝ジャパンラグビートップリーグカップ2019 Kobe Steel Rugby Club – commonly known as the Kobelco Steelers – are a Japanese rugby union team owned by Kobe Steel, and based in Kobe. "I look forward to new challenges and embracing a new culture," says Duffie, who played two games for the All Blacks in 2017. Kobelco steelers are based in Kobe . Angles and Scrum Time 6:54 Member content. The Junkyard. The team plays its home games at Noevir Stadium Kobe (formerly Kobe Wing Stadium). *At the end of the first half the game was stopped for a serious-looking injury to Toshiba blind side flanker Sione Lavemai. Copyright © 2020 MediaWorks TV - All Rights Reserved 8.6. “I’m really looking forward to joining Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers,” Smith told the club’s website. They were the first ever Top League champions when the League started in the 2003-2004 season. "Cruden, who was a replacement for Carter when the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup in 2011, is set to make his 100th Super Rugby appearance for the Chiefs on Saturday, when they host the Crusaders in Hamilton.They join a host of top international players in the Top League rugby competition next season, headlined by New Zealand's Beauden Barrett.Meanwhile, Barrett's Blues teammate, Matt Duffie, has signed to play for the Honda Heat. Rugby: Kobelco Steelers confirm signings of former All Blacks Ben Smith, Aaron Cruden for 2021 season . The 2020 season was abandoned, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

They were the first ever Top League champions when the League started in the 2003-4 season. “I know it’s the right decision with what the world is going through at the moment but I would have loved to try help my @kobelcosteelers_official family win another top league, and I’m gutted I can’t do this.“I want to thank the club, fans and my team mates for welcoming me and making the last two seasons some of the most enjoyable rugby I have ever played.“The club’s future is looking very bright, and I’m glad I got to add my little piece to the @kobelcosteelers_official legacy.” "Duffie is the first player to transfer between the two clubs, since the Blues began a coaching and performance relationship between the two franchises.
The Kobelco Steelers, based in Kobe and owned by Kobe Steel, were the first-ever winners of the Top League, Japan’s national competition. Reigning Top League champions Kobelco Steelers have added a pair of The acquisitions of the pair will add to a hefty Kiwi contingent of players and coaches at the Steelers.All Blacks star Brodie Retallick is among the New Zealanders on Kobelco’s books, as he will return to the club next year for the second season of his 18-month sabbatical deal with Former Highlanders stars Tom Franklin, Hayden Parker and Richard Buckman are also at the club, as is ex-Chiefs duo Matt vant Leven and Sefo Kautai.The squad is coached by New Zealand’s Dave Dillon, who is assisted by fellow Kiwi Nick Holten, while former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith is the club’s director of rugby.The recruitment of 50-test Cruden, who will be expected to link up with the squad once he has completed his commitments with the Carter ended his two-year stint with Kobelco earlier this year, and has since joined the Smith, meanwhile, was last contracted to Top 14 club The 84-test veteran has since returned to Dunedin, where he has enjoyed non-playing roles with his club side Green Island and former school King’s High.“I’m really looking forward to joining Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers,” “The success of the team over the last few years has a world-class rugby program that allows Kobelco Steelers to bring out their performance.“I am very competitive and proud that I can contribute to the team. "I am hopeful that I can help the Steelers add to their impressive trophy cabinet. The team plays its home games at Noevir Stadium Kobe. Aaron Cruden will be used to following in DC’s footsteps and will hope to guide the side to another title. This part is for subscribers only! Reuters. RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with the best news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match & player stats, live blog feeds, and in some territories live streaming of the world's greatest rugby tournaments all in HD. Promotion of Diversity at KOBELCO. 5節ジャパンラグビートップリーグカップ2019 https://www.planetrugby.com/dan-carter-and-kobelco-steelers-to-part-ways


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