Ma'a Nonu's Unexpected Return to RC Toulon

Rugby legend Ma'a Nonu, at 42, makes a surprising return to RC Toulon as a medical joker. The former All Black, who played with Toulon from 2015-2018 and 2020-21, joins the French club to cover for injured players. Toulon stands second in the Top 14 league.

In a shocking development, famed New Zealand rugby player Ma'a Nonu has joined RC Toulon as the French club's latest medical joker, making his comeback official on Tuesday. At 42, Nonu is stepping in as temporary cover following the league's regulations, filling in for a sidelined player for the rest of the season.

Nonu, with 103 caps and two Rugby World Cup wins under his belt, is no stranger to Toulon, having been part of their squad from 2015 to 2018, and again for the 2020-21 season. Before this unexpected return, he played with San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby.

Currently, Toulon ranks second in the Top 14, trailing reigning champions Toulouse by just three points. The team is also set to face Saracens in the Champions Cup last 16 in April, with Nonu's addition likely to strengthen their bid for success.