Willie le Roux to head Japan post 2019 World Cup

by The TRU Team  Tuesday 5 March 2019

Willie le Roux has played 53 Tests for South Africa
Willie le Roux has played 53 Tests for South Africa
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Toyota Verblitz have confirmed that South Africa international Willie le Roux will join the Japanese club at the end of the World Cup scheduled later this year.

The 29-year-old has played 53 Tests and had played for Cheetahs and Sharks before moving to Gallagher Premiership club Wasps in 2017.

The 6ft full-back with link up with former Springboks coach Jake White at the Mizuho Rugby Stadium based club.

Le Roux has played in 39 Premiership games for Wasps in which he started in 38 matches scoring nine tries.

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