French rugby giants Toulon have announced that banned NRL premiership‑winning fullback Ben Barba will switch codes and play for them for the rest of the Top 14 season.
A statement released on the club’s website last night said
Ben Barba will arrive in Toulon next week.
Only two weeks ago, Cronulla re‑signed Barba two months after his contract was terminated by the Sharks following a positive test to cocaine.
Ben Barba won the NRL Premiership with the Cronulla Sharks last October before testing positive for cocaine following the team's celebrations.
The 27‑year‑old was hit with a 12‑match ban last November as a result of the second positive sample he returned under the NRL's illicit drug policy.
Barba will join fellow Australians Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell, James O'Connor and Liam Gill at Toulon.
Semi Radradra will also join Toulon after the 2017 NRL season.
Source: Stuff.co.nz
