Get Newsletter

Vermeulen's Toulon replacement revealed

French newspaper Midi Olympique had reported Messam was in talks with Lyon last month, but it seems Toulon have trumped them at the last minute.

ADVERTISEMENT

The announcement is set to be confirmed on Saturday.

It was widely speculated that Jerome Kaino would, in fact, be Toulon’s key signing to replace Springbok Duane Vermeulen, as President Mourad Boudjellal had stated Vermeulen “will be replaced by an international level player that we will announce in the next 48 hours”.

Messam, who played 43 tests for the All Blacks between 2008-2015 will now join the likes of Ma’a Nonu, Malakai Fekitoa and Alby Matheson at the glamour club.

The 33-year-old played 161 times for his beloved Chiefs, and will play one last season before heading to France to end his career.

Source: RugbyPass

ADVERTISEMENT

Join free

Boks Office | Episode 39 | The Investec Champions Cup is back

Argentina v France | HSBC SVNS Hong Kong 2025 | Men's Match Highlights

New Zealand v Australia | HSBC SVNS Hong Kong 2025 | Women's Match Highlights

Tokyo Sungoliath vs Shizuoka BlueRevs | Japan Rugby League One 2024/25 | Full Match Replay

Reds vs Force | Super Rugby W 2025 | Full Match Replay

The Rise of Kenya | The Report

New Zealand in Hong Kong | Brady Rush | Sevens Wonders | Episode 4

The Fixture: How This Rugby Rivalry Has Lasted 59 Years

Write A Comment