Mark Tele'a will leave the Auckland Blues at the end of the season and play rugby in Japan next year, ruling him out of All Blacks selection in 2026, the New Zealand winger said on Tuesday.

All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a's shock move to Japan not only makes him ineligible for New Zealand selection but opens a surprising possibility — with his South African heritage and World Rugby's ...

Mark Tele'a, a standout player for the All Blacks, has announced his move to Japan next year. What does this mean for New Zealand rugby?