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Joe Tomane will leave the Brumbies after the 2016 Super Rugby season to take up a contract with Montpellier in the French Top 14, the Brumbies confirmed today.
The winger will join Fijian powerhouse Nemani Nadolo in the French south to form what will be one of the biggest wing combinations in club rugby.
26-year-old Tomane has played 17 games for Australia and 68 games for the Brumbies, crossing for 25 tries.
Brumbies interim CEO Phil Thomson said he was disappointed to see Tomane go, but admitted they couldn’t compete with the money offered overseas.
“Joe is a talented player and someone who has made a great contribution to the Brumbies over the past five years,” Thomson said.
“His contributions to this club and the wider-Canberra community have made him one of the most popular players with fans who I’m sure will be sad to see him go.
“He has put his heart and soul into the Brumbies and we are very proud of his achievements. We hope that this won’t be last we see of Joe in Australian Rugby.”
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said the club wanted to keep Tomane in the squad.
“Joe was having a great year before he injured his knee,” Larkham said.
“He was definitely in the mix for Wallabies selection for the England series before the injury, which is unfortunate because I know how much it means to him to represent his country.
“Whilst we are disappointed he will be leaving the club, there are limitations to what we are currently able to do if players garner overseas interest. In the end he felt this was his best option regarding his career and his family.”
The Brumbies are hopeful Tomane will recover in time for their game against the Blues this week.
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