Springbok Faf de Klerk latest Japan Rugby League One recruit

winning -half will be joining Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles after leaving at the end of the season.

The 30-year-old departs the Sharks after four seasons with the club and helped them to a third-placed finish in the last season.

De Klerk reinvigorated his career during his time with Sale.

He went on to win the World Cup with after beating England 32-12 in the final in in 2019.

“Now it is a reality and I can’t wait to get stuck in with my teammates and coaches and hopefully make a big impact,” he said in a statement released by the team.

“The Japanese culture is amazing and I look forward to enjoying every moment with my partner, teammates and all the fans of Japan.”

De Klerk joins a Yokohama side who finished sixth in Japan Rugby League One and also have Springbok Jesse Kriel in their ranks.

Fellow South Africans Pieter-Steph du Toit, Willie le Roux, Lukhanyo Am and Malcolm Marx all played in the league this season, which concluded on Sunday.

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