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Scotland lock Richie Gray agrees Toulouse switch

Richie Gray will swap Castres for Toulouse next summer
Image: Richie Gray will swap Castres for Toulouse next summer

Scotland lock Richie Gray will leave Castres for Top 14 rivals Toulouse at the end of the season.

The 26-year-old has agreed a four-year deal with the four-time European champions and says the opportunity was too good to turn down.

"This was a very difficult decision to make," said Gray. "I have loved my time in Castres, the club and the supporters have made my time here very special and I will leave with very fond memories.

"However the opportunity to play for one of Europe's most successful clubs, steeped in history, is an incredible one for me.

"When I met with the club they described their ambition and I felt this was the right move for me, to challenge myself in what is a very strong squad.

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"I still have seven months here at Castres, I will give everything I can to the club in hope of achieving top six and then who knows.

"My goal for now is to leave Castres on the best possible note, I will give everything I can to the club, the players and the coaches."

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Gray, who featured in all five of Scotland's matches at the World Cup as they reached the quarter-finals, joined Castres from Glasgow Warriors in 2013.

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