All Blacks captain Kieran Read has confirmed his impending post-World Cup arrival in Japan, announcing his decision in a press conference today.

As reported by RugbyPass last month, Read confirmed he had signed his deal with Top League club Toyota Verblitz where former South African coach Jake White is currently the head coach.

The 33-year old has previously indicated that he intends to retire from international rugby after the World Cup in Japan this year.

Read says he will look back on his New Zealand Rugby career at the end of the year with pride.