Kiwi Tulou eyes French spot
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New Zealand forward Alex Tulou has extended his contract with Top 14 club Montpellier until 2017.
The Samoan-born New Zealander, who can play at No.
8 or flank, joined Montpellier during the 2010-11 season from Bourgoin and has now scored 20 tries in 81 matches for the top flight club.
France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre approached the 27-year-old in 2013 as one of 10 potential foreigners who could integrate into the French national set-up.
Tulou, who has played once for New Zealand's Sevens team, is in the process of applying for a French passport and is excited by the idea of…
The Samoan-born New Zealander, who can play at No.
8 or flank, joined Montpellier during the 2010-11 season from Bourgoin and has now scored 20 tries in 81 matches for the top flight club.
France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre approached the 27-year-old in 2013 as one of 10 potential foreigners who could integrate into the French national set-up.
Tulou, who has played once for New Zealand's Sevens team, is in the process of applying for a French passport and is excited by the idea of…
