Chiefs loose forward Liam Messam will leave New Zealand and join Toulon at the end of the Super Rugby season.
The former All Black, who was coming off contract this year, has signed a two‑year deal at the big‑spending French club.
Last month French rugby newspaper Midi Olympique had reported Messam was being chased by another French club ‑ Lyon ‑ but their offers have been trumped by Toulon, who is home to fellow Kiwis Malakai Fekitoa, Ma'a Nonu and Alby Mathewson.
Toulon were on the lookout for a replacement for Duane Vermeulen, who is heading back to the Stormers after this season.
Source: Stuff.co
