Foley confirms joining Top League side Kubota Spears in Japan after RWC

Wallabies first five, Bernard Foley confirms that he will be joining Top League side the Kubota Spears in Japan after the Rugby World Cup.

Foley announced in July that he would be heading overseas but his final destination remained somewhat of a mystery.

Foley has played 70 Tests for the Wallabies and will be available for Test duty despite moving overseas.

Bernard Foley and Christian Lealiifano of Australia sit in an ice bath in Odawara.[Photo:Foxsports/GettyImages]

Foley says that the Kubota Spears is a team that has been doing well recently and is passionate about becoming stronger so he is looking forward to being part of such a team and contribute to the teams top league season.

Foley joins fellow Test half Will Genia who is heading to Japan after the World Cup, while locks Adam Coleman and Rory Arnold and prop Sekope Kepu are also set to head overseas after the tournament.

[Source:rugby.com.au]

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