Barba faces tough first year in French union - Connolly


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 03 Feb 2017

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes rugby league convert Ben Barba might have the talent to make it in the 15-man game at Toulon but should be prepared for steep learning curve in his first year in France.

The 27-year-old fullback signed a deal reported in local media to be worth A$2.5 million ($1.91 million) over two and a half years to join the Top 14 side with immediate effect.

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