WALES centre Jamie Roberts is weighing up a move to Japan at the end of the season when his contract at Harlequins expires.
Rich Asian clubs are launching a recruitment drive before the 2019 World Cup –with Dan Carter signing for the Kobelco Steelers.
Roberts, 31, said: “Japan is certainly an option to explore and we’ll see what comes of it. I definitely wouldn’t rule it out. I’ll make a decision over the next six weeks.”

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