Rugby: Leitch reveals plans to play for Sunwolves

File photo taken in September 2015 shows Japan captain Michael Leitch (C) celebrating after a surprise victory over South Africa in a Rugby World Cup match in England. Leitch said on April 26, 2017 that he will join the Sunwolves Super Rugby franchise for the 2019 Super Rugby Season in the build-up to that year's World Cup in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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