New Zealand captain Sam Cane will play a season for Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath and take a year off from Super Rugby.
Ireland's Andy Farrell has been named world coach of the year, while New Zealand's Ardie Savea scooped the player of the year.
New Zealand's Sam Cane spoke of his "hurt" after his Rugby World Cup final red card against South Africa, saying he "will have to live with it forever".
A first-ever Rugby World Cup final red card proved pivotal as New Zealand captain Sam Cane's dismissal saw Handre Pollard kick South Africa to a 12-11 win.
Recap the Rugby World Cup 2023 final as New Zealand faced South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris.
We look ahead to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand's unlikely title chance, and a South Africa bench that could win or lose it.
Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard have been named in South Africa's starting side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand, who make one change.
New Zealand will contest a fifth Rugby World Cup final in their history after a facile 44-6 victory over Argentina at the Stade de France.