New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said the opportunity to earn a significant payday was the main reason behind his decision to join Japan's Kobelco Kobe Steelers after the Rugby World Cup later this year.Savea, who has played 70 times for the All Blacks, will lead the Wellington Hurricanes into the upcoming
New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said the opportunity to earn a significant payday was the main reason behind his decision to join Japan's Kobelco Kobe Steelers after the Rugby World Cup later this year.
"Plain and simple - to set up my family. The money's good, I'm not going to lie," Savea said of his reason for the switch. "Not that I'm not on my toes here, but there's just something about going into a new environment and feeling young and being a rookie again.Savea is one of several high-profile All Blacks who will leave New Zealand to play in Japan, with Richie Mo'unga previously announcing he will join Tokyo-based Toshiba Brave Lupus with his All Blacks team mate Shannon Frizell.
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