Rugby-All Blacks should consider overseas eligibility rules, says captain Cane

New Zealand All Blacks Sam Cane and South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe holding their new uniform pose for a photograph with Suntory Sungoliath general manager Naoya Okubo during their news conference to announce their debut in Japan's Rugby League One as Suntory Sungoliath players at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, outskirts of Tokyo November 28, 2023. REUTERS/John Geddie

TOKYO (Reuters) - New Zealand Rugby should consider reviewing rules that prohibit the selection of nationals playing overseas, All Blacks captain Sam Cane said on Tuesday as he started a short stint with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath.

Cane is among several of the sport's stars, including World Player of the Year Ardie Savea and South African flyer Cheslin Kolbe, who will play in Japan's League One this year, enticed by high salaries and a relatively compact rugby calendar.