Mo'unga looking for overseas stint after 2023 RWC

Dynamic Crusaders and All Black flyhalf Richie Mo’unga has expressed a desire to ply his trade overseas following the 2023 RWC. 

Mo’unga announced last week that he had singed a one-year extension on his All Black contract but hopes of a new experience thereafter. 

“That’s definitely what I’m thinking,” Mo’unga told the New Zealand Herald. 

“Another reason for the one-year sign on with NZ Rugby was allowing myself to have a look at opportunities overseas and seeing what somewhere like Japan has to offer and keeping my options open, whether that’s one or two seasons over there, and possibly coming back to New Zealand and hopefully play for the Crusaders and All Blacks. 

“I want to experience another culture with my family. Taking my wife and kids to Japan would be awesome to experience something different and another style of rugby. 

“I’ve been at the Crusaders and Canterbury since I started my professional career so I’m looking to experience something different.”