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Kieran Read confirms he will stand down after 2019 World Cup

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Kieran Read will walk away from the All Blacks after this year's World Cup, and take up a short stint in Japan.The All Blacks captain made the announcement today and will front a press conference in Christchurch.Read, 33, has played 118 tests in the black jersey and has captained the team in 49 tests.He was part of the victorious 2011 and 2015 teams and was named World Player of the Year in 2013.He will join Toyota Verblitz in Japan next year after reported interest from French side Racing 92 and at least one unnamed English club.That would mark the end of 13th season of professional rugby in New Zealand."Every young rugby player in New Zealand dreams of the opportunities I have had to represent the All Blacks and the Crusaders, and I know I'll look back at the end of the year with a great deal of pride to have worn those jerseys for as long as I have," Read said."My family and I are looking forward to an overseas experience and Japan presents an awesome opportunity to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture as