Japanese utility back Harumichi Tatekawa is set to become the third player from his country to compete in Super Rugby after signing for the Canberra-based Brumbies, according to media reports on Sunday.

The 24-year-old would join Brumbies in the southern hemisphere competition once his Kubota Spears team completed its Top League campaign, Kyodo news agency reported.

Wallabies great and Kubota Spears coach Toutai Kefu has declared Tatekawa, capped 20 times by the Brave Blossoms, as "the best Japanese player I've seen."

The Brumbies enjoyed a successful 2013 Super Rugby campaign, winning the Australian conference and two tough playoff matches before going on to lose 27-22 to the Waikato Chiefs in the final.

Agencies - Global Times