The All Blacks centre on his time in Japan with the Kobe Steelers, why it made him fall in love with the sport again and his effusive praise for New Zealand boss Dave Rennie.

Former Ulster lock Matthew Dalton joins Japanese League One side Kobe Steelers after leaving the province this summer.

Exclusive: Ardie Savea look ahead to Sunday's Japan Rugby League One final, discusses Kobe Steelers' title challenge, working under Dave Rennie and his hopes for Moana Pasifika's future.