The 34-year-old, who is South Africa’s all-time leading try scorer with 67 tries from his 124 Tests, confirmed the news on Tuesday

Toulon’s new headline recruit, winger Bryan Habana, says he is excited about joining the European champions on a two-year deal.

England’s record points scorer Jonny Wilkinson has announced his retirement from international rugby, adding he would remain at French club Toulon.

Jake White’s short stay as consultant to French championship strugglers Toulon has had a beneficial effect on coach Tana Umaga.