Two NZ representatives join Rugby Kobe Steel "I want to contribute to the victory" November 4, 18:00
Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden, who were active as representatives of New Zealand, are newly joining the rugby top league Kobe Steel, and Smith wants to do his best to contribute to the victory of Kobe Steel. I talked about.
The press conference was held on the deck of a pleasure boat moored at Kobe Port, based on measures against infection with the new coronavirus.
Both of the two new members are active as representatives of New Zealand, one of the world's leading powerhouses nicknamed "All Blacks", and 34-year-old Smith manages multiple positions of Bucks with speed and represents. The number of caps is 84.
In last year's World Cup, he played in four games and scored four tries.
Meanwhile, 31-year-old Cruden served as a standoff, with 50 caps and contributed to New Zealand's victory at the 2011 World Cup.
At a press conference, Smith said, "I think Japanese rugby, which has a fast game development and a high skill level, is the highest level in the world. I will do my best to contribute to the victory of Kobe Steel." Did.
On the other hand, Cruden said, "Japanese rugby has been improving in a few years, and I am looking forward to playing aggressive rugby, which is my specialty."
Both of them have a two-year contract, and they have already joined the team late last month and started practicing.
The Rugby Top League will start on January 16th next year.