Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks will miss Mark Tele’a
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All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch
All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a said Tuesday that he will play in Japan next year, depriving New Zealand of a key player ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Tele'a, who has scored 13 tries in 19 tests and was named World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year in 2023,…
Tele'a takes Japan contract
Mark Tele'a has scored 13 tries in 19 tests for the All Blacks. Photo: Getty Images Mark Tele'a will leave the Blues at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season to play rugby in Japan next year, ruling him out of All Blacks selection in 2026, the New Zealand winger has confirmed.
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