Promising lock Matthias Halagahu (23) has officially extended his contract with Rugby Club Toulonnais until 2027.

The Toulon lock, one of the leaders in the Var squad, expressed his delight at signing on again on his club’s website: “Extending at RCT is more than a stage in my career, it is a huge source of pride. I grew up with this club and I want to keep improving and aiming for the biggest wins in Red & Black”.

“Matthias is a pure product of our region and of our academy”, commented Laurent Emmanuelli, director of rugby at Rugby Club Toulonnais, for his part. “He is an exemplary player, hard-working and respected in the dressing room. His progress has been steady and his natural leadership makes him an essential link in the project we are building. Seeing him extend with RCT is a real satisfaction and a fine sign of loyalty.”

Matthias Halagahu has made 15 appearances across all competitions this season with RCT, 10 of them as a starter.