Goromaru snubs Sunwolves to sign for Reds
The 29-year-old fullback became a household name in Japan and turned the Rugby world on its head last month when he led his nation’s shock 34-32 win over South Africa – with the match being described as the biggest upset in World Cup history.
Goromaru scored 24 points in that match and twice received man-of-the-match honours at the tournament. He has since been labelled a 'national hero' in Japan after spearheading his nation’s World Cup campaign in which they secured a record three wins.
The 2016 season will be Goromaru’s first in Super Rugby. He has spent his entire professional career playing in Japan’s Top League, while also forging an impressive Test Rugby resume, with 56 Test caps and 708 points – making him Japan’s all-time leading points scorer.
"I have followed the Reds for many years and am looking forward to joining the squad and meeting my new teammates," said Goromaru.
"Following my experiences at the World Cup, I’m looking forward to the chance of proving myself at Super Rugby level."
The Sunwolves would have been hoping Goromaru would have taken that chance with the Tokyo and Singapore-based team in their debut season in 2016. 
Japanese Rugby Union chairman Tatsuzo Yabe said in April that the Sunwolves would be comprised mainly of Japan players and the team's chief executive Yuichi Uen said last month the capture of World Cup heroes like Goromaru was a top priority.
Less than four months before their maiden fixture, however, the Sunwolves do not yet have a head coach or any publicly disclosed players.
Japan captain Michael Leitch has already committed to return to New Zealand's Chiefs, while scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka will remain with the Highlanders for their title defence.
