Springboks star Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named to make his Japan Rugby League One debut for Toyota Verblitz this weekend.
The Verblitz have named an all-Kiwi second row for their opening game of the 2022 Japan Rugby League One season, with new recruit Patrick Tuipulotu set to partner former Chief Michael Allardice.
Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan has moved to suggest that his side may have a particular advantage over their Super Rugby Pacific rivals.
Neil Barnes' tenure with the Chiefs is coming to an end after five years with the franchise.
'Chiefs' and 'locking crisis' are two phrases that seem destined to intertwine throughout the rest of time but the last two years have put the Waikato side in good stead for the future - especially once Brodie Retallick returns to the fold.
After a torrid year, the Chiefs have finally rediscovered the lost art of winning.
A horror season in 2020 is something the Chiefs are desperate to forget all about in 2021.
Former All Blacks star Ben Smith and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper will make their long-awaited Top League debuts for their respective clubs on Saturday.
Brodie Retallick has indicated his days in an All Blacks jersey are numbered as a return to New Zealand rugby looms.
Rugged All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is eyeing the 2023 World Cup as his international swansong.