Toulon confirm signing of England flanker Ludlam

Toulon person confirmed nan signing of England flanker Lewis Ludlam from Northampton Saints.

Ludlam, 28, has signed a three-year statement pinch nan three-time Champions Cup winners.

The move was agreed earlier this year and was officially announced by Toulon connected Monday.

"I americium very enthusiastic astir joining this prestigious club, pinch a rich | history and made up of very talented players," said Ludlam, external.

Back-rower Ludlam spent 8 years astatine Northampton and his last quality for nan nine was successful their caller Premiership last triumph against Bath.

He will nexus up pinch his world team-mate Kyle Sinckler, whose move from Bristol was announced successful March.

The move to France will efficaciously extremity nan England aspirations of some players.

Under existing rules, England caput coach Steve Borthwick is incapable to prime players based pinch clubs abroad.