Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has confirmed he's joining Japanese rugby club Toyota Verblitz as an advisor.

Hansen stepped down from his job with the All Blacks following New Zealand's third place finish at the Rugby World Cup.

Hansen says he has a new job, it involves him mentoring and consulting and advising the Toyota Verblitz in Japan.

The Toyota Verblitz play in Japan's Top League and has former All Blacks captain Kieran Read joining their ranks for upcoming season.

[Source: Radio NZ]

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