South Africa’s double World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am believes the time was right for him to return to Japan as he aims to force his way back into Rassie Erasmus’ plans next year. Am, 32, had a brief spell with Kobe Steelers in the augural season in 2022, scoring three tries in six appearances. The vastly-experienced centre, who can also play on the wing, has fallen down the Springboks’ pecking order this year with a youth movement leading to exciting talents such as Canan Moodi

South Africa’s double World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am is set to join Glenn Delaney’s division one outfit Mitsubishi Dynaboars. Sharks star Am, 31, who is currently on the standby list for his country’s end-of-year tour, can play at outside-centre and on the wing and returns to Japan after a brief spell with Kobe Steelers in 2022 where he scored three tries in six appears. The Dynaboars released a video on Wednesday morning teasing a new signing. It briefly shows Am in action