Ludlam has his sights set on Toulon

ENGLAND flanker Lewis Ludlam will leave Northampton at the end of the season, with Toulon understood to be his destination. The 28-year-old Saints captain, who has made 121 appearances for the club, turned down the offer of a new contract to remain with Saints. It is believed Ludlam was not offered an enhanced hybrid contract by the Rugby Football Union for next season – deals designed to help keep England players in the Premiership – as Maro Itoje and Jamie George were before committing to Saracens. Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson, who is also set to lose Cour...

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