Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has been named to start his second Japan Rugby League One match after impressing in his competition debut last weekend.
A former Maori All Blacks star is excited to represent Japan at the Tokyo Olympics next week following an eligibility saga last year.
As one door closes on Isaac Ross's long-term stint in Japan, another has opened in the twilight of his career.
Former All Blacks lock Isaac Ross has returned to New Zealand after being left without a club in Japan over an obscure Top League rule.
It's been nine years since Isaac Ross left New Zealand for Japan, but doubt has now been cast on his career due to an obscure Top League rule.