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Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw cannot wait to get started in Japan after announcing he has signed for Shining Arcs.
The 34-year-old scrum-half is making the move to the Far East after leaving French outfit Clermont Auvergne.
Laidlaw was a popular figure with Japanese fans during last year’s World Cup.
A defeat to the hosts in the Scots’ final pool stage match brought the curtain down on his 76-cap international career but now Laidlaw is hoping to form better memories after agreeing to make a move to Tokyo.
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The ex-Edinburgh and Gloucester back said on Instagram: “I look forward to bringing my experience to Japan.
“It is a country that has provided the warmest of welcomes every time I have visited. I can’t wait to get started.
“To now be making it my home and joining the Shining Arcs family is extremely exciting.”
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