Masoe quits Hurricanes

All Blacks flanker agrees two-year deal at Castres

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Masoe quits Hurricanes

Masoe: France-bound

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All Blacks flanker Chris Masoe appears to have given up the chase for the black jersey after Richie McCaw's recovery from injury, with Top 14 side Castres announcing his signature on Tuesday.

Samoan-born Masoe will join Castres on November 1 after agreeing to move to the Tarn region on a two-year deal from the Hurricanes.

"We have been in contact with Chris for more than two months," said Castres president Pierre-Yves Revol.

"Had he not been called to the All Black squad as cover for Richie McCaw, he would have joined us in July.

"I think his arrival brings a lot of potential to our back row.

"We also know we have brought a leading player, with great consistency, and who can acclimatise quickly to our environment."