Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks flanker Kwagga Smith has parted ways with Japanese club the Shizuoka Blue Revs.

The club confirmed the news on Tuesday morning amid speculation that the back-rower could return to South Africa.

Kwagga Smith’s South African return

Smith has enjoyed a successful eight years at the Japan Rugby League One club, which he has captained in recent seasons.

During his time at the club, he has been named in the team of the season on five occasions – twice during the Top League era and thrice since the tournament rebranded to the Japan Rugby League.

In 2023,

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