Jean-Charles Orioli signs for La Rochelle

Toulon hooker Jean-Charles Orioli has signed with La Rochelle on  three-year deal starting next season, the club has confirmed.

The news follow after the hooker suffered a ruptured cruciate ligaments at the weekend, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

He has played 125 matches in the Top 14 and 31 in the European Cup since 2009 with Toulon.