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Rugby: Dan Carter of Kobe Kobelco Steelers

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 14 Kyodo - Dan Carter of the Kobe Kobelco Steelers runs with the ball in a match against the Suntory Sungoliath in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2018. Kobe Kobelco won 36-20.

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Suntory's Nakamura in rugby final

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 13 Kyodo - Suntory Sungoliath center Ryoto Nakamura races in for a try during a 12-8 win against Panasonic Wild Knights in the Top League final on Jan. 13, 2018, at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

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Panasonic down Suntory to win Top League title

TOKYO, Japan - Panasonic Wild Knights players celebrate as they were crowned Top League champions after beating Suntory Sungoliath 45-22 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Panasonic down Suntory to win Top League title

TOKYO, Japan - Panasonic Wild Knights players celebrate as they were crowned Top League champions after beating Suntory Sungoliath 45-22 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Suntory finish regular season unbeaten

KOBE, Japan - Hirotoki Onozawa of the Suntory Sungoliath scores a try against the Kobe Kobelco Steelers in the first half of a rugby Top League game at Home's Stadium Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 6, 2013. As the regular season drew to a close, Suntory, already assured of top spot and No. 1 seeding for the playoffs, made it 13 wins from as many games as they downed Kobe 43-29.

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Suntory win national c'ship final

TOKYO, Japan - Hirotoki Onozawa (C) of Suntory Sungoliath scores a try against Panasonic Wild Knights in the first half of the rugby national championship final at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 18, 2012. Suntory won 21-9.

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Suntory win national c'ship final

TOKYO, Japan - Suntory Sungoliath coach Eddie Jones (top) is tossed in the air by members of his team after their victory over Panasonic Wild Knights 21-9 in the rugby national championship final at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 18, 2012.

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Suntory win national c'ship final

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Suntory Sungoliath including Go Aruga (top) celebrate after winning the rugby national championship final 21-9 against Panasonic Wild Knights at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 18, 2012.

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Rugby: Japan's League One

Damian McKenzie (L) scores a try for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath during the first half of their League One rugby win over Yokohama Canon Eagles at Showa Denko Dome in Oita, southwestern Japan, on March 27, 2022.

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Rugby: Japan's League One

Damian McKenzie (far R) celebrates with Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath teammates after a Japan Rugby League One match win over NTT Communications Shining Arcs Tokyo Bay Urayasu on March 20, 2022, at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

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Rugby: Japan's League One

Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath's Damian McKenzie (C) runs with the ball during the first half of a Japan Rugby League One match against NTT Communications Shining Arcs Tokyo Bay Urayasu on March 20, 2022, at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

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Rugby: Japan's League One

Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath's Damian McKenzie (2nd from L) runs with the ball during the first half of a Japan Rugby League One match against Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay on March 11, 2022, at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

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Rugby: Japan's League One

Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath's Shintaro Ishihara (C) scores a try during the first half of a Japan Rugby League One match against Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay on March 11, 2022, at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

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Rugby: Japan's League One

Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath's Tevita Li scores a try during the first half of a Japan Rugby League One match against Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay on March 11, 2022, at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

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Rugby: McKenzie joins Tokyo-based Sungoliath

Damian McKenzie, who has played 40 matches for New Zealand's All Blacks, attends an introductory press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Dec. 21, 2021, as he joins Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.

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Rugby: McKenzie joins Tokyo-based Sungoliath

Damian McKenzie, who has played 40 matches for New Zealand's All Blacks, attends an introductory press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Dec. 21, 2021, as he joins Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.

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Japan's Hatakeyama makes Premiership debut in Newcastle win

Newcastle Falcons' Kensuke Hatakeyama from Japan poses for a photo in Newcastle, England, on Feb. 12, 2016, after making his debut in the English Premiership match against the Leicester Tigers. Hatakeyama signed with Newcastle on a short-term loan deal from Japan's Suntory Sungoliath. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Hatakeyama makes Premiership debut in Newcastle win

Newcastle Falcons' Kensuke Hatakeyama from Japan (C) plays during the second half of a match against the Leicester Tigers in Newcastle, England, on Feb. 12, 2016, making his debut in the English Premiership. Hatakeyama signed with Newcastle on a short-term loan deal from Japan's Suntory Sungoliath. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Hatakeyama departs for new challenge in Newcastle

Japan and Suntory Sungoliath prop Kensuke Hatakeyama speaks to reporters at Narita airport near Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2016, before departing for England. Hatakeyama has signed a short-term deal with Newcastle Falcons. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Hatakeyama inks short-term deal with English side Newcastle

Undated photo shows Japan and Suntory Sungoliath prop Kensuke Hatakeyama. The 30-year-old is heading to England to play for Newcastle Falcons on a short-term contract, it was announced on Jan. 27, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Britain's Prince William meets Japanese rugby representatives

Britain's Prince William (2nd from L) shares a laugh with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (3rd from L) and representatives from Japan's Rugby Top League -- (from R) Suntory Sungoliath's captain Shinya Makabe and head coach Naoya Okubo, and Yamaha Jubilo's head coach Katsuyuki Kiyomiya -- during a reception at the British ambassador's official residence in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2015. The Duke of Cambridge was in Japan for a four-day visit through March 1. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Beauden Barrett of Suntory Sungoliath kicks a conversion during the second half of a Top League match against Toshiba Brave Lupus at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on March 20, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Beauden Barrett of Suntory Sungoliath (C) passes the ball during the first half of a Top League match against Toshiba Brave Lupus at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on March 20, 2021.

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Rugby: Dan Carter of Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Dan Carter of the Kobe Kobelco Steelers runs with the ball in a match against the Suntory Sungoliath in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2018. Kobe Kobelco won 36-20. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Suntory crowned Top League champions

Suntory Sungoliath celebrate defending their title after beating Panasonic Wild Knights 12-8 in the Top League final at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Jan. 13, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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CORRECTED: Rugby: Suntory has too much fizz for NTT Comms

Takaaki Nakazuru (L) runs on his way to scoring a try in the first half of Suntory Sungoliath's 36-11 victory over NTT Communications Shining Arcs in a Japan Rugby Top League match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Players put at risk by bureaucracy and misunderstanding

The absence of the Head Injury Assessment put players from Suntory Sungoliath and Panasonic Wild Knights at risk during the All-Japan Rugby Championship final at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Matsushima to join Super Rugby's Rebels

Kotaro Matsushima (C) runs with the ball in Suntory Sungoliath's 38-5 loss to Panasonic Wild Knights in a Top League match in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2015. The 22-year-old utility back will join Super Rugby's Melbourne-based Rebels on a short term contract, Suntory said on Feb. 5, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tui joins Leitch in snubbing Japan's Super Rugby side

Photo taken Feb. 15, 2015, shows Hendrik Tui running with the ball for Suntory Sungoliath against Kobe Kobelco Steelers at the national rugby championships at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo. Suntory said on July 30 that Tui has decided to re-sign with the Queensland Rugby Union and play for the Reds next season. He is the second high-profile player to snub Japan's new Super Rugby team, following Michael Leitch. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Suntory win national c'ship final

TOKYO, Japan - Suntory Sungoliath coach Eddie Jones (top) is tossed in the air by members of his team after their victory over Panasonic Wild Knights 21-9 in the rugby national championship final at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 18, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Suntory win national c'ship final

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Suntory Sungoliath including Go Aruga (top) celebrate after winning the rugby national championship final 21-9 against Panasonic Wild Knights at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 18, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Suntory win national c'ship final

TOKYO, Japan - Hirotoki Onozawa (C) of Suntory Sungoliath scores a try against Panasonic Wild Knights in the first half of the rugby national championship final at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 18, 2012. Suntory won 21-9. (Kyodo)

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Rugby: Dan Carter of Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Dan Carter of the Kobe Kobelco Steelers runs with the ball in a match against the Suntory Sungoliath in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2018. Kobe Kobelco won 36-20. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Top League award

Screenshot image shows Beauden Barrett of Suntory Sungoliath winning the rugby Top League's Best XV award in the flyhalf position on May 24, 2021. The New Zealand star will return to the Auckland Blues after completing his one-year deal in Japan.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Panasonic Wild Knights players (blue) celebrate their 31-26 win in the Japan Top League playoff tournament final against Suntory Sungoliath at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 23, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka of Panasonic Wild Knights scores a try during the first half of the Japan Top League playoff tournament final against Suntory Sungoliath at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 23, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka (blue) of Panasonic Wild Knights looks to score a try during the first half of the Japan Top League playoff tournament final against Suntory Sungoliath at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 23, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Beauden Barrett (C) of Suntory Sungoliath is tackled by a Panasonic Wild Knights player during the first half of the Japan Top League playoff tournament final at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 23, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Beauden Barrett of Suntory Sungoliath bursts through the defense during the first half of the Japan Top League playoff tournament final against Panasonic Wild Knights at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 23, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka (R) of Panasonic Wild Knights and Beauden Barrett of Suntory Sungoliath dive on the ball during the first half of the Japan Top League playoff tournament final at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 23, 2021.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka of Panasonic Wild Knights celebrates their 31-26 win in the Japan Top League playoff tournament final against Suntory Sungoliath at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 23, 2021.

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Rugby: All Blacks star Beauden Barrett in Japan

New Zealand rugby star Beauden Barrett is introduced by Japanese Top League club Suntory Sungoliath at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Rugby: All Blacks star Beauden Barrett in Japan

New Zealand rugby star Beauden Barrett is introduced by Japanese Top League club Suntory Sungoliath at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Rugby: Beauden Barrett at World Cup in Japan

Photo taken in October 2019 shows New Zealand's Beauden Barrett scoring a try against Ireland in Tokyo in the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup. Barrett will join Japanese Top League club Suntory Sungoliath.

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Rugby: Beauden Barrett to play in Japan

Two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Beauden Barrett, seen in this file photo, will join Japanese Top League club Suntory Sungoliath, the New Zealand rugby union said on July 3, 2020.

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Rugby: Beauden Barrett to play in Japan

Photo taken in November 2019 shows two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Beauden Barrett playing in a Rugby World Cup match in Tokyo. The New Zealand rugby federation said on July 3, 2020, that Barrett will join Japanese Top League club Suntory Sungoliath.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Samu Kerevi of Suntory Sungoliath scores a try during the second half of a Top League rugby match against Toshiba Brave Lupus on Jan. 12, 2020, in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Michael Leitch of Toshiba Brave Lupus wins a line-out in a Top League rugby match against Suntory Sungoliath on Jan. 12, 2020, in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Michael Leitch of Toshiba Brave Lupus runs with the ball during the second half of a Top League rugby match against Suntory Sungoliath on Jan. 12, 2020, in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Dan Carter

Dan Carter of Kobe Kobelco Steelers, three-time World Rugby Player of the Year and former All Black, poses with his teammates after Kobe defeated Suntory Sungoliath 55-5 to win the All-Japan Championship title at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo