RugbyJP.com has compiled a 12-man list of high-profile Japan Rugby League One players who could potentially switch Test nations in the 2026/2027 season. Toyota's Mark Tele'a and Suntory's Kotaro Matsushima contest a high ball - © JRLO Notes: This is a list of players who have the possibility of changing nations (as it stands) providing they complete a mandatory three-year stand down period from their last Test match. All requests for a change in nationality are subject to app

RugbyJP.com has compiled a list of the three foreign Test stars (Category C players) at each of the 12 Division One clubs for the 2026-27 season. This list reflects current retained players and new signings and is subject to change. The clubs are listed below in alphabetical order: Black Rams Tokyo TJ Perenara, New Zealand (34 years old) Liam Gill, Australia (34) Paddy Ryan, Australia (37) Kobe Steelers - 2025-2026 Champions Brodie Retallick, New Zealand (35) Grant Williams,

Top 14’s basement outfit Perpignan have confirmed that they have held talks with Yokohama Canon Eagles scrum-half Faf de Klerk. The Catalan club's president François Rivière and general manager Bruno Rolland revealed on the 100% USAP radio show that the Springboks stalwart is on their wanted list for the 2026/2027 season. Rivière said that the 34-year-old, who is currently in his homeland recovering from an ankle injury, is someone they have spoken to and remain in contact wi