Japan star Ayumu Goromaru 'set to join Toulon'

By Paul Vinnell

Image: Queensland Reds and Japan full-back Ayumu Goromaru

Japan star Ayumu Goromaru is reported to be close to signing a one-year deal with French giants Toulon.

The Queensland Reds full-back, who suffered a season-ending shoulder injury this month, is a cult figure in Japan following his stunning performances at last year's World Cup.

Goromaru will sign a one-year contract with the wealthy French club after a medical, the Yomiuri newspaper quoted Toulon President Mourad Boudjellal as saying.

Image: Ayumu Goromaru of the Queensland Reds (right) shakes hands with Hitoshi Ono of the Sunwolves.

Boudjellal said Goromaru's injury, which occurred during a match against Japan's Sunwolves on May 21 and is expected to keep him out of action for three months, would have no impact on the deal.

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Toulon boasts a number of top internationals in their ranks including South Africa's Bryan Habana, Australians Matt Giteau and Quade Cooper, and Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny.

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