Former Wallaby re-signs with Leicester Tigers

Former Wallaby Matt Toomua has re-signed a one-year contract extension with the Leicester Tigers, keeping the 27-year-old midfielder in the Premiership until 2020.

The extension, announced on Monday night by Leicester, takes him past the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and with 31 Tests to his name, he is not eligible to play for the Wallabies whilst he is overseas under the ‘Matt Giteau’ 60-cap rule.

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The original three-year deal Toomua signed at the end of 2016, kept the possibility open for a 2019 return to Australia and the Wallabies, however, that door looks to be now shut and Toomua may never wear the green-and-gold again.

Toomua was upbeat about the prospects of committing to Leicester long-term.

“I’m very excited about committing to the club for a few more years,” he said.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Despite having an injury-interrupted first year, I have loved being a part of the club and am very excited about our ambitions in the near future.

“Leicester Tigers have a rich history and it’s a privilege to have the opportunity to add to it.”

Toomua’s re-signing comes just three days after former Force player and Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau signed with the English club.