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

Springboks superstar Kurt-Lee Arendse was unveiled by League One outfit Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars in Kanagawa on Wednesday morning....