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Hurricanes' Julian Savea to join Toulon after Super Rugby season

Julian Savea in action for Hurricanes
Image: Julian Savea is joint-second on New Zealand's all-time try-scorers list

Former New Zealand winger Julian Savea will join Toulon after the current Super Rugby season.

Hurricanes winger Savea has scored 46 tries in 54 Tests, placing him joint-second on New Zealand's all-time try-scorers list.

The 27-year-old made his last Test appearance in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions last year.

He made only two Test appearances in 2017 after losing the left wing berth to Reiko Ioane and will now take up the challenge of playing in France.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen said: Savea can be incredibly proud of everything he has achieved in the black jersey.

"He is a devastating ball runner who inspired others with his physicality and try-scoring prowess."

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Savea's brother, flanker Ardie, is still a member of the All Blacks squad.

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