Sean McMahon signs for Suntory Sungoliath

Sean McMahon signs for Suntory Sungoliath

Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath have announced the signing of Wallabies and Rebels no.8 Sean McMahon.

McMahon announced earlier this year that he would be leaving the Rebels and joining a side in Japan, with Sungoliath now confirming the superstar signing. 

McMahon joined the Rebels in 2014 and has been one of their standout performers since earning himself 26 Test caps for the Wallabies. 

Wallabies coach Michael Chieka has been insistent in selecting the star looseforward despite the fact that he may not feature for Australia in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

McMahon only played 4 games for the Rebels in Super Rugby 2017, due to injury, but the 23-year-old feautured in all 6 of the Wallabies Rugby Championship matches as well as all 3 of their November Tests against Japan, Wales, England and Scotland.


McMahon has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the side. 

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