All Blacks Jerome Kaino set for move to French club Toulon, say reports

Kaino has played 81-Tests for the All Blacks. Photo credit: Getty

Jerome Kaino's agent Craig Innes has confirmed to Newshub the 81-Test flanker is being chased by French glamour club Toulon.

Innes said Toulon is "one of a number of clubs" who've enquired about Kaino's availability.

Respected sports publication Midi Olympique is reporting Kaino will link-up with the French side following next season's Super Rugby campaign with the Blues.

They claim 34-year-old is being lined up as a replacement for South African flanker Duane Vermeulen who is believed to be heading back to the Stormers.

The two-time World Cup winner has found himself on the outer with the All Blacks through the international season in 2018, struggling to recapture his starting spot after taking a break to deal with some personal issues.

With a host of young talent lead by Vaea Fifita and Liam Squire now vying for his No. 6 jersey, a move north to Europe would seem well-timed.

The Toulon squad already includes a couple of New Zealanders in Kaino's former All Blacks teammates Malakai Fekitoa and Ma'a Nonu, while Luke McAlister and Alby Mathewson are also contracted to the club.  

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