Japan exceeded expectations in 2016 finishing the November internationals with a last-minute drop goal loss to Wales at a sold-out Principality Stadium.

On the 12th of July 2024, it was announced the Herring would start a new role as the director of rugby at Sydney AAGPS private school Newington College.

[5] He began his senior rugby career when he shifted from Auckland to Dunedin to study a Physical Education degree at the University of Otago.

He returned to play a leading role for both the capital sides, forming a regular loose forward trio with Jerry Collins and Rodney So’oialo.

After notable highlights against the British and Irish lions and NPC final appearances, Herring took up a contract for European giants Leicester Tigers in 2007.

After 30 Premiership and Heineken Cup appearances, Herring suffered a series of concussions that led to his premature retirement from all rugby in January 2009.