Wednesday 1 July 2015 17:01, UK
Bath have confirmed that back-row forward Carl Fearns is to join French club Lyon.
Fearns, 26, has made more than 70 appearances for Bath since joining them four years ago from Sale Sharks, but is now ready for a fresh challenge in the Top 14.
"I've had a fantastic four years at Bath during what has been a great time for the club," he said.
"Whilst I'm sad to be leaving my team-mates and coaches here, I'm really looking forward to moving with my family to France and continuing my rugby career in a different environment."
Bath head coach Mike Ford said: "We are obviously disappointed to let Carl go, but he feels the time is right to make a change, and we respect that.
"He's a talented and committed player, and I am sure he will be a great success in France."
Meanwhile, Bath have been strongly linked in numerous recent reports to strengthening their back-row resources for next term by recruiting Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau from Newport Gwent Dragons.
No announcement has been made by last season's beaten Aviva Premiership finalists regarding Faletau, but it is thought that a deal could be close.
