Jackson Hemopo is the latest All Black to commit his short-term playing future to a club abroad.
The 25-year-old will join the Mitsubishi Dynaboars after the 2019 season. The Japanese club announced the deal on their Instagram page, confirming the deal was a one-year contract.
However, with the set-up of the Japanese season still unclear, Hemopo may not be available for the 2020 Super Rugby season.
In 2018, Hemopo burst onto the scene, starring for the Highlanders and earning the lock a call up to the national squad.