Matt Todd says 'no doubt' more Kiwi stars will play in Japan1 NEWSMore players, including Matt Todd, are choosing Japanese clubs over Europe. All Blacks flanker Matt Todd says there is 'no doubt' more Kiwi rugby players will leave New Zealand to ply their trade in Japan. Todd, who spent time playing for the Panasonic Wild Knights before joining the All Blacks on last season's end of year tour, said the lure of playing in Japan has "certainly grown". "It's a lot closer than Europe for players that are going overseas, you're only one flight away," Todd told TVNZ. "Guys didn't look at it [Japan] before, but now, people are more aware of it and know that the opportunity is up there."

Source: Stuff February 04, 2019 09:00 UTC