The All Blacks who are leaving New Zealand, and what they’ll do next
It’s an end of an era for All Blacks rugby.
Eight players are leaving New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup, including some all-time greats, although some could yet return to the All Blacks jersey.
Beauden Barrett’s future remains up in the air. Although he has signed a one-year deal with Toshiba in Japan, he is still a possibility of returning to New Zealand to chase a fourth Rugby World Cup appearance in 2027.
Sam Cane (Suntory) and Ardie Savea (Kobelco Kobe Steelers) are both missing Super Rugby to play in Japan, but will return for next year’s All Blacks tests.
Here are the players who have confirmed their departures:
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