Sunwolves sign duo for Super Rugby

The Sunwolves has confirmed the signing of Ryohei Yamanaka and Kotaro Yatabe who will join the squad ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby campaign. 

Yatabe is a Japanese international lock who made his debut in November last year, he comes into the squad from Wild Knights.

Ryohei is a centre from Kobelco Steelers who was set to take part in the 2011 World Cup before failing a drug test.

At 28 years old he has 7 Test Caps for Japan and can bring some flair to the Sunwolves backline following some impressive performances with the Steelers.