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'Gutted' - Milner-Skudder won't join Toulon this year
By Ian Cameron
All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder will not join Toulon in 2019 - it has been confirmed.
Milner-Skudder is yet to darken the door of his new club since signing a year ago, and the latest news throws further doubt on his future participation at the Top 14 giants.
The All Blacks speedster is set to continue rehabbing an ongoing shoulder injury back in his native New Zealand.
Milner-Skudder sent a video message apologising to Toulon fans for not being involved yet this season.
In a Twitter video the 28-year-old said: "With great disappointment, I announce I won't be joining Toulon this month as planned.
"Due to ongoing issues with my shoulder both the club and myself decided its best I stay in New Zealand, rehabbing and getting back to full fitness before coming over.
"I really want to thank the Toulon rugby club for being so understanding through all of this, but also I want to apologise to fans for not being ready just yet.
"I'm really gutted that things haven't worked out the way I wanted to but I'm not one to give up and won't be giving up anytime soon, I just need a bit more time and I'll do everything possible to get the body right."
Toulon may choose not to use him this year as a result of the surgery due to administration issues. Reports suggest that the injured player’s contract has not yet been approved by the French League (LNR).
Before this happens, he must have a medical examination and this might not happen due to his shoulder problems.
RC Toulon have made no secret of their desire to feature in this season’s Challenge Cup final on their doorstep in Marseille, 10 years after being edged out for the trophy by the Cardiff Blues at the Stade Vélodrome. The three-time European champions have won all three of their matches to date as they head to the Madejski Stadium to face London Irish today.
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