No regrets on Japan move says All Blacks star Barrett despite COVID emergency

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett says he has no regrets about his decision to move to Japan even as the government weighs imposing a new state of emergency on the Tokyo region after a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Barrett was introduced by his new club Suntory Sungoliath on Wednesday and said he is confident the Japanese government can handle the situation as he begins a lucrative short term contract in the country.

The 29-year-old said he had considered playing in France, but chose Japan because of the chance to experience a different culture and for the opportunity to get playing time as a No. 10 on Suntory.

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