New Zealand winger Savea confirms Toulon move


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 18 Jun 2018

Rugby Union - New Zealand Press Conference - Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey - 22/10/15 New Zealand's Julian Savea during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Julian Savea will leave New Zealand at the end of the Super Rugby season to join French Top 14 club Toulon, the Wellington Hurricanes and All Blacks winger said on his verified Twitter account on Monday.

"It's been an absolute pleasure New Zealand thank you for everything @Hurricanesrugby @AllBlacks & @WgtnRugby I've absolutely loved playing for my country for the past decade. Looking forward to this new adventure & joining @RCTofficiel in a few months #AuRevoir," the 27-year-old tweeted.

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