Chiefs midfielder Richard Kahui has put an end to the speculation and confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to play rugby in Japan.
Kahui will head to Japan to play for the Toshiba club for two seasons at the end of this year's Super rugby season.
"I love being a Chief, but it is no secret that I have had my fair share injuries which have forced me to make some very hard decisions about my future and make the most of the opportunities while I can,'' Kahui said this evening.
Chiefs' coach Dave Rennie said Kahui had played more than 50 games for the team and had been an outstanding member of the Chiefs family.
"I have been really impressed with him as a man, as a player and as a leader within our group. He has an opportunity to set himself up for his future and we are fully supportive of what he is doing and hope to get him back for 2015, Rennie said.
