Mike Ford will leave the Toulon at the end of season

Toulon Rugby have today confirmed that Mike Ford has decided not be renew his contract with the Top 14 outfit.

"The Rugby Club Toulonnais and its current manager Mike Ford decided, by mutual agreement, not to lift the optional contract year that could have extended until next season to engage in another project from next summer," said Toulon in a statement.

Ford was appointed first-team coach of Toulon in October 2016, after having guided Bath to a Champions Cup spot and an Amlin challenge cup final in the 2014/15 Premiership season.

The club confirmed that former Stade Francais coach Fabien Galthié will take over at the end of this season 2016/2017.