Scotland's first-choice hooker George Turner has signed with Japanese side Kobelco Kobe Steelers. Turner, who previously played for Glasgow Warriors, will be teaming up with a former coach in Japan. This move is expected to have implications for his international career. Gregor Townsend, Scotland's head coach, has expressed his views on Turner's Test future following this transfer.
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Scotland’s first-choice hooker George Turner has signed for Japanese side Kobelco Kobe Steelers in a move likely to have implications for his international career https://t.co/eFLlEYOrnT
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TRANSFER: Scotland hooker George Turner to team up with former coach in Japan As reported in Fissler Confidential @neilfissler 👨💻 Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/zFH8jWt5GZ
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors George Turner is heading to Japan to join Kobe Steelers! #rugbyjp #rugbysan #japan https://t.co/kCVOUK6A7B