Injured Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio has officially signed with second division Japanese club Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi.
He is joined by former teammate and Wallabies flyhalf Christian Leali'ifano as they look for promotion.
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Lolesio's departure from the ACT Brumbies was confirmed in April after signing a one-year deal.
The 25-year-old had established himself as the starter in the Wallabies system before a nasty neck injury derailed his season.
Lolesio was stretched from the field in the final quarter of Australia's win over Fiji in Newcastle and has not played since.
"I am very excited to join Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi. I moved from Australia and have been looking forward to being part of a new rugby community in Japan," the statement read.
"I have heard great things about the team culture and team spirit. I am looking forward to meeting everyone, training hard, and contributing on and off the field. I am also looking forward to learning about Japanese rugby and the unique style of play here. I
"I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this special club, and I look forward to working hard to achieve great things together."
Lolesio has previously had stints with Toulon in France's Top 14, signing as a 'joker' during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Leali'ifano joins his fellow former Brumby at the club, having last played for RFC Los Angeles in the MLR.
The 38-year-old also featured for Samoa at this year's Pacific Nations Cup, however, will not feature in their Final Qualification Tournament.
Highlanders centre Thomas Umaga Jensen has also been unveiled as part of the trio of signings that will be hunting for a spot in Japan Rugby League One.
