New Zealand great Ma'a Nonu has joined RC Toulon in a surprising comeback, the French club said on Tuesday, with the 42-year-old arriving as medical cover at the Top 14 side. "Welcome back! Ma'a Nonu is back as a medical joker until the end of the season,

French club Toulon says former New Zealand great Ma’a Nonu is joining until the end of the season. Toulon announced the signing on X along with a photo of the 42-year-old Nonu holding up the club's red jersey.

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The 42-year-old former New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu has signed as medical cover until the end of the season for Toulon, where he has already played twice, the French Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.