Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Kenny Murray has confirmed that lock Brian Alainu’uese is in talks with Top 14 giants Toulon over a possible move.
Alainu’uese joined from New Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs in 2016, quickly establishing himself as a fans’ favourite for his physically confrontational style. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, a move to France could all but end any ambitions the 27-year-old may have had of representing Scotland.
“He is not on trial (at Toulon),” Murray told the Scotsman in Cape Town, where Glasgow are gearing up for the second match of their South African tour against Kings on Saturday.
“He is injured and has not played for a while. He is out of contract next season. He will be looking at different options but we are still in discussion with him.
“The main priority at the moment is to get him back on the pitch. He’s been out for a lengthy period of time, which is obviously difficult for us with (locks) Tim Swinson and Kiran McDonald also injured.”