All Blacks star Ardie Savea says lucrative Japan stint will help set up his family

All Blacks star Ardie Savea provided an honest answer when asked why he had decided to take up a sabbatical in Japan in 2024 – “the money’s good”.

The recently-reappointed Hurricanes captain will head to Japan after the Rugby World Cup and spend a season with League One club Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

Savea will link up with former All Blacks and Hurricanes team-mate Ngani Laumape at Kobe and said he was excited about a change of scenery after 11 years in Super Rugby.

But the biggest factor behind his decision to play overseas was the chance to set up his young family financially.

Source: Stuff.co